PSiSC
PSiSC, a Columbia, SC-based division of CSiSC, manufactures commercial toilet partitions, lockers, shower stalls, and related hardware from Solid Phenolic and PolyLife HDPE materials, selling primarily to schools, YMCAs, religious institutions, and corporate facilities across the United States through direct field sales and architectural supply distributors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersColumbia, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PSiSC does
PSiSC, a division of privately-held CSiSC, manufactures commercial restroom partitions, lockers, shower stalls, and related hardware from its headquarters and production facility at 9031 Farrow Rd, Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1980, the company has grown to approximately 100 employees and reports 7,660 cumulative clients and 79,079 cumulative shipped orders, operating under the Columbia brand with sub-brands including Columbia Lockers, Columbia Partitions, Columbia Shields, Columbia Accessories, and Columbia Vortex, alongside the Galaxy Hardware division for proprietary stainless steel and aluminum hardware.
The company's product portfolio is built around two proprietary material platforms: Solid Phenolic (kraft-paper layers cured at 1000+ psi and ~300°F, marketed as the most durable material globally for partitions and lockers) and PolyLife HDPE (100% recyclable solid plastic with 25% recycled content). It offers architect-specified product variants including NFPA286 fire-rated, Class A/B fire-rated, and antimicrobial (Columbia Guard, JIS Z 2801 >4.0 efficacy) lines, supported by a 25-year PolyLife warranty and a wide accessory catalog (locks, hinges, benches, LED lighting, USB outlets, custom engraving).
PSiSC runs a quote-based, project-driven business model with enterprise field sales organized by product and vertical — dedicated phone lines for Lockers, Partitions, National Accounts, Direct Sales, Temple Sales, and YMCA Sales, plus specialized email inboxes ([email protected], [email protected], [email protected]). Distribution is primarily domestic US, combining direct sales with channel partners such as PDH Architectural Supply and a strategic YMCA Shared Services relationship, targeting education, recreation/fitness, religious, corporate, and healthcare end markets.
PSiSC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PSiSC
- Legal name
- PSiSC (a division of CSiSC)
- Website
- https://psisc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- PSiSC, a Columbia, SC-based division of CSiSC, manufactures commercial toilet partitions, lockers, shower stalls, and related hardware from Solid Phenolic and PolyLife HDPE materials, selling primarily to schools, YMCAs, religious institutions, and corporate facilities across the United States through direct field sales and architectural supply distributors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PSiSC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Washroom Partitions & Lockers
- SIC
- Plastics Products, Nec (3089)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Electrical Conduit & Raceway Systems (PVC/HDPE) (IMANADAC)
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Where PSiSC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Columbia
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
PSiSC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Locker Sales: Sale of Phenolic, PolyLife HDPE, and Plastic Laminate lockers for athletic, school, hospital, and custom applications. One-time hardware sale with warranty coverage.
- Toilet Partition Sales: Sale of Phenolic and PolyLife HDPE toilet partitions including standard and custom configurations. Includes NFPA286 fire-rated options and antimicrobial variants.
- Hardware Components: Custom hardware including door hardware, hinges, headrail, brackets sold separately for partitions and lockers. Galaxy Hardware division produces stainless steel and aluminum hardware.
- Protection Shields: Sale of Columbia Shields - protective barriers for fitness facilities to prevent spread of airborne viruses. Made from Phenolic base with Class A fire rating.
- Locker and Partition Accessories: Accessories including benches, locks, hinges, embroidered seat cushions, game day hooks, LED lighting, USB outlets, and custom logo engraving.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Quote-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
PSiSC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PSiSC, a division of CSiSC, manufactures and sells commercial toilet partitions, lockers, shower stalls, and complementary hardware under the Columbia brand family. Core products are produced from Solid Phenolic and PolyLife HDPE (recyclable solid plastic) materials, with Plastic Laminate as a third option. The company also produces Columbia Shields protection barriers for fitness facilities and, through the Galaxy Hardware division, custom stainless steel and aluminum hardware for partitions and lockers. Sales are quote-based, direct to commercial, institutional, and channel-partner buyers across the United States.
Product overview
PSiSC, a division of CSiSC, is a manufacturer of commercial bathroom and locker room products. The company operates primarily under the Columbia brand (Columbia Lockers, Columbia Partitions, Columbia Shields) and offers a comprehensive portfolio of complementary products including Galaxy Hardware (stainless steel and aluminum hardware for lockers and partitions), locker accessories (hinges, locks, benches, hooks, LED lighting, USB outlets), and partition hardware (brackets, door hardware, headrails, hinges). Products are available in two primary material types: Solid Phenolic (the most durable material for lockers/partitions, formed under high heat and pressure) and PolyLife HDPE (100% recyclable solid plastic with excellent moisture resistance). The company also offers specialty variants including NFPA286 fire-rated products and Antimicrobial products with Columbia Guard agent for enhanced hygiene protection.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Columbia Lockers: Lockers made from Phenolic, HDPE PolyLife, or Plastic Laminate materials for athletic, hospital, school, and custom applications.
- Columbia Partitions
- Galaxy Hardware
- Columbia Accessories
- Columbia Shields
- Columbia Vortex
Products and services
- Columbia Lockers High-durability lockers manufactured from Solid Phenolic, PolyLife HDPE, and Plastic Laminate materials. Features mortise and tenon joints, stainless steel fasteners, aluminum and stainless steel hinges, and frameless doors. Available in 1–6 tier, Z-tier, stadium, and cubbie configurations for athletic, hospital, school, and custom applications.
- Columbia Partitions (Toilet Partitions) Toilet partitions manufactured from Solid Phenolic and PolyLife HDPE materials for commercial restrooms. PSiSC pioneered Phenolic partitions and offers partitions built to last with minimal maintenance, available in multiple layouts and material options including Class B, Class A, Antimicrobial, and NFPA286-rated variants.
- Columbia Shields Protection barriers designed for fitness facilities to interrupt and prevent the spread of airborne viruses. Made from a phenolic base with clear, translucent qualities and Class A fire rating. Configurable to fit facility layouts and easily sanitized with any cleaner.
- Galaxy Hardware A division of CSiSC that produces custom-designed stainless steel and aluminum hardware for the locker and toilet partition industries, including brackets, door hardware, headrails with anti-grip tops and built-in trolley tracks, and hinges. Hardware is engineered exclusively for Columbia products.
Quantifiable outcome
- 99.99% kill effectiveness against E. coli, Staphylococcus, and MRSA with Columbia Guard antimicrobial technology
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use PSiSC
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
PSiSC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
PSiSC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Galaxy Hardware (Division of CSiSC)coreGalaxy Hardware is an internal division of CSiSC that provides the highest quality stainless steel and aluminum hardware for the locker and toilet partition industry. Custom designed hardware exclusive to Columbia products.
- PDH Architectural Supply Inc.coreDistribution partner that works on past projects with PSiSC. Represents Columbia products to architects and end customers in project specifications.
- YMCA Shared ServicescoreStrategic YSS partner relationship with YMCA organization. Dedicated YMCA sales contact and inquiry email ([email protected]). Multiple YMCA installations across the country.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PSiSC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Hadrian: Manufacturer of toilet partitions, lockers, and metal lockers for commercial, educational, and athletic facilities. Directly comparable product line in both partitions and lockers, overlapping dealer/distributor networks.
- Scranton Products: Specialist in HDPE solid plastic lockers, partitions, and bathroom products. Most direct competitor in the HDPE/PolyLife material category PSiSC has built differentiation around.
- Bobrick Washroom Equipment: Long-established manufacturer of toilet partitions and washroom accessories serving commercial, education, and healthcare facilities. Closest direct comparator to Columbia Partitions for toilet partition volume and channel overlap.
- Partition Systems Inc. Toilet partition manufacturer serving commercial, institutional, and educational markets with comparable powder-coated, phenolic, and solid plastic product offerings.
- List Industries: Manufacturer of metal and phenolic lockers, plus athletic and school lockers. Direct competition in the locker category — particularly relevant for educational and athletic segments where PSiSC's stadium/phenolic lockers compete.
- General Partitions: Commercial toilet partition manufacturer focused on steel, solid plastic, and phenolic systems — a direct competitor in the same commercial/institutional segment where Columbia sells.
- Ampco Products: Manufacturer of metal lockers, partitions, and washroom accessories with a national distribution network. Direct competitor particularly in the metal-vs-phenolic/HDPE replacement cycle.
Broad incumbents
- Bradley Corporation: Diversified commercial washroom manufacturer (toilet partitions, lockers, hand dryers, accessories). Larger incumbent covering multiple product categories PSiSC competes in, including partitions and washroom accessories.
- American Specialties (ASI): Broad commercial washroom accessories and partitions manufacturer with strong distribution and architectural-spec presence. Competes with Columbia across partitions and the Columbia Accessories line.
Emerging players
- ASI Storage Solutions: Specialist in storage/locker solutions with materials and modular configurations that overlap PSiSC's Columbia Lockers line in athletic, school, and custom applications.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
PSiSC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
PSiSC subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
PSiSC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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PSiSC M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about PSiSC
What does PSiSC do?
PSiSC, a division of CSiSC, manufactures and sells commercial toilet partitions, lockers, shower stalls, and complementary hardware under the Columbia brand family. Core products are produced from Solid Phenolic and PolyLife HDPE (recyclable solid plastic) materials, with Plastic Laminate as a third option. The company also produces Columbia Shields protection barriers for fitness facilities and, through the Galaxy Hardware division, custom stainless steel and aluminum hardware for partitions and lockers. Sales are quote-based, direct to commercial, institutional, and channel-partner buyers across the United States.
Is PSiSC a public or private company?
PSiSC is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was PSiSC founded?
PSiSC was founded in 1980. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is PSiSC based?
PSiSC is headquartered in Columbia, United States, in the North America region.
How does PSiSC make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Locker Sales are the primary driver. The others are toilet Partition Sales, hardware Components, protection Shields and locker and Partition Accessories.
Who are PSiSC's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Hadrian, Scranton Products, Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Partition Systems Inc., List Industries, General Partitions and Ampco Products. Broad incumbents are Bradley Corporation and American Specialties (ASI). ASI Storage Solutions is listed as an emerging player.
Does PSiSC have an API?
No public API is recorded for PSiSC.
What industry is PSiSC in?
PSiSC's product category is Commercial Washroom Partitions & Lockers. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANADAC, Electrical Conduit & Raceway Systems (PVC/HDPE). Its SIC code is 3089.