What Fisher Manufacturing does

Fisher Manufacturing is a fourth-generation, family-owned commercial plumbing manufacturer founded in 1936 and headquartered in Tulare, California, on a 2.5-acre integrated production site. The company designs and builds commercial-grade faucets, pre-rinse units, drains, hose units, foot valves, glass fillers, spray valves, and reel-rinse systems primarily for foodservice operators, with secondary reach into healthcare facilities and plumbing contractors. Its core technology stack centers on standardized internal mechanisms, ceramic disk cartridges, triple chrome plating (copper, nickel, chrome), 3-ply stainless-steel-armored hydraulic hoses, the proprietary DrainKing™ drain system, and the Ultra Spray™ 1.15 GPM water-saving valve introduced in 1985; the Navigator™ sensor-faucet line extends the portfolio into touch-free, hygiene-oriented fixtures.

The business operates as a B2B specification-and-distribution model. Products are sold exclusively through three parallel manufacturer-rep networks (foodservice, plumbing, international) accessed via the company's rep-locator system, with publicly disclosed list pricing ranging from roughly $4 for small replacement parts to $3,626 for premium Reel Rinse control assemblies. Revenue mechanics are transactional unit sales to trade customers, supplemented by a deep digital resource library (CAD/Revit drawings, LEED support, FCSI alignment, price lists, dealer catalogs) that targets specifying consultants and contractors. Certifying bodies (ASME, CSA, NSF/ANSI 61, ADA, UL) and sustainability affiliations (USGBC, Green Restaurant Association, Alliance for Water Efficiency) function as specification gating for institutional buyers, while a long-tenured workforce and annual consumption of over 200,000 lbs of recycled brass underpin a stable, vertically integrated cost base.

Strategically, Fisher is a mature incumbent executing incremental rather than disruptive moves: premium-category extensions (Reel Rinse, Navigator sensors), ESG positioning anchored to water-conservation and charitable initiatives (Charity: Water), and modest international rep-channel buildout. The company carries no external funding, no disclosed M&A, and no AI/ML capability stack, leaning instead on brand longevity, distribution depth, and regulatory certifications to defend share in a specification-driven commercial plumbing market.

Name

Fisher Manufacturing

Legal name

Fisher Manufacturing

Website

https://fisherfaucets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fisher Manufacturing is a fourth-generation, family-owned commercial plumbing manufacturer (founded 1936, Tulare, California) producing faucets, pre-rinse units, drains, and sensor fixtures for foodservice operators, healthcare facilities, and plumbing contractors via B2B manufacturer-rep networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulare

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Plumbing Equipment Sales: B2B sales of commercial plumbing fixtures, faucets, pre-rinse units, and replacement parts to foodservice operators, plumbing contractors, and institutional buyers. Products are sold through manufacturer representatives with list pricing available to trade customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fisher Manufacturing designs and produces commercial plumbing fixtures and hardware for foodservice and commercial kitchen applications. The product portfolio includes pre-rinse units, faucets (including sensor-activated Navigator models), drains and waste sockets (DrainKing), pot filler and glass filler hose units, utility spray hose units, reel rinse systems, foot valves, glass fillers, water-saving spray valves (Ultra Spray), replacement hoses, spouts, control valves, and gas hose units. Products are manufactured primarily in brass and stainless steel with ceramic disk cartridge technology, triple chrome plating, and feature water-conserving designs.

Product overview

Fisher Manufacturing is a third-generation family-owned company (since 1936) specializing in commercial plumbing equipment for foodservice operations. The product portfolio centers on commercial faucets and plumbing fixtures including sensor-activated hands-free faucets (Navigator series), pre-rinse units, utility spray hose units, pot filler hose units, reel rinse systems, glass fillers, spray valves, drains and waste products (including the DrainKing™ sub-brand), control valves, foot valves, and associated components. Products are manufactured primarily in brass and stainless steel with ceramic disk cartridge technology, triple-plated chrome finishing, and feature water-conserving designs such as the Ultra Spray™ valves operating at 1.15 GPM. The company also offers replacement hoses, prerinse components, and gas hose units. Fisher emphasizes quality construction with standardization of internal mechanisms and rigorous testing for commercial kitchen applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spray Valves (Ultra Spray / Ultra Spray Plus)
• Commercial Faucets
• Pre-Rinse Units
• Sensor Faucets (Navigator™)
• Drains & Waste Sockets (DrainKing™) Drain and waste socket products for commercial kitchen applications. DrainKing line includes flat strainers, basket strainers, and vandal-resistant configurations with various outlet sizes and overflow options. Priced $296-$525.
• Pot Filler Hose Units Hose units designed for pot filling in commercial kitchens, featuring swivel elbows, vacuum breakers, and food-grade hoses with stainless steel armor jackets.
• Glass Filler Hose Units Hose units designed for glass filling applications in foodservice environments.
• Utility Spray Hose Units Spray hose units for utility washing applications in commercial kitchens, available with swivel vacuum breakers and various hose lengths up to 96 inches.
• Reel Rinse Units Ceiling-mount and wall-mount reel rinse systems for foodservice operations, including covered reel configurations and concealed install kits. Priced $2,405-$3,626.
• Foot Valves Foot-operated valves including dual floor, dual wall, and knee valve configurations for hands-free operation in commercial kitchens and healthcare settings.
• Glass Fillers Pedestal and deck-mount glass fillers for commercial glass filling applications.
• Replacement Hoses Replacement hoses including pre-rinse hoses and food-grade hoses, available in various lengths with stainless steel armor jacket options.
• Spouts Faucet spout components including gooseneck and swing spout configurations.
• Control Valves & Stops Control valves including deck, wall, widespread, and adjustable configurations with ceramic cartridges and lever handles.
• Gas Hose Units Gas hose units for commercial kitchen gas line connections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly a gallon of water saved per effective hand wash with sensor faucets
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Charity: WaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFisher Manufacturing partnered with Charity: Water to fund a water well project in Ethiopia, where an estimated 61 million people lack access to safe water. This aligns with Fisher's water conservation mission and corporate stewardship values. Fisher has previously worked with similar agencies including Water Wells for Africa.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sloan Valve Company: Sloan is a direct peer in commercial sensor faucets and flush valves for foodservice and healthcare environments, including the touchless and water-conservation categories Fisher competes in with its Navigator line.
• Chicago Faucets: Chicago Faucets specializes in commercial-grade faucets, fittings, and water-management hardware for institutional, educational, and foodservice applications, closely mirroring Fisher's product focus.
• Haws Corporation: Haws produces drinking fountains, water coolers, and emergency eyewash fixtures for commercial and institutional settings, comparable to Fisher in the narrow commercial water-fixture segment.
• Just Manufacturing: Just Manufacturing produces stainless-steel commercial plumbing fixtures including sinks, faucets, and washroom equipment, overlapping with Fisher's commercial faucet and fixture offering for institutional buyers.
• T&S Brass and Bronze Works: T&S Brass is a long-standing direct competitor to Fisher Manufacturing, producing commercial faucets, pre-rinse units, and foodservice plumbing fixtures for the same restaurant and institutional end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water produces an extensive range of water-related products including plumbing fittings, valves, and drainage equipment, operating at considerably broader scale than Fisher's focused commercial plumbing fixture line.
• Kohler Commercial: Kohler offers a wide commercial plumbing fixture portfolio including faucets, drains, and washroom products, giving it incumbent scale advantages versus Fisher's narrower specialty positioning.
• Zurn Industries: Zurn manufactures commercial plumbing products including faucets, valves, and water-management solutions with a broader portfolio reach than Fisher across institutional and industrial segments.
• Moen Commercial (Fortune Brands Innovations): Moen, via its commercial line under Fortune Brands Innovations, is a broad incumbent offering commercial faucets and fittings; it overlaps with Fisher in commercial faucets but also spans residential and other categories.
• Delta Faucet Company (Masco): Delta, part of Masco, supplies commercial-grade faucets and fittings as part of a much broader plumbing and building-products portfolio, competing with Fisher at scale in commercial specifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FisherMfg
• Facebookfacebook.com/FisherMFG

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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