What Halsey Taylor does

Halsey Taylor is a US-based manufacturer of commercial drinking water products, founded in 1912 by Halsey W. Taylor and currently operated as a brand within Zurn Elkay Water Solutions under the legal entity EMC Water LLC. The company's product portfolio is organized into four core lines: bottle filling stations (marketed under the HydroBoost sub-brand), water coolers and drinking fountains, outdoor-rated dispensers, and a recurring-revenue accessories business anchored by the WaterSentry filtration system. Technical differentiation rests on proprietary electromechanical features including touchless sensor activation, the Green Counter bottle-savings display, NSF/ANSI 42/53/61/372/401 certified filtration for lead and contaminant reduction, vandal-resistant 14-gauge construction, ADA-compliant bi-level configurations, and silver-ion antimicrobial plastics — supported by an unusually dense stack of third-party safety and plumbing code certifications.

Halsey Taylor generates revenue primarily through hardware unit sales priced between approximately $1,686 and $4,155 per dispenser, with accessories and replacement filters contributing a recurring consumable stream at $60 to $1,883 per item, supplemented by professional installation services. Go-to-market is executed through more than 30 independent regional sales representative firms covering all 50 US states and Canada, layered with a nationwide distributor network, a certified service agent network, and an integrated online 'Where to Buy' portal hosted under the Zurn Elkay brand ecosystem. Customer segments are defined by vertical and use case — educational facilities, commercial buildings, airports, shopping malls, sports arenas, parks, and vandal-prone environments — with products specified into new construction and retrofit projects via BIM/CAD design files.

The company competes on the back of a 110-year brand heritage, specification-grade certifications, and channel breadth rather than on technology disruption. Its strategic posture is incremental: it sustains its specification position through certification maintenance, expands its installed-base monetization via retrofit kits and replacement filters, and aligns with the parent's 'Sustainably Inspired' positioning. No evidence of venture funding, standalone financial disclosures, or major strategic transactions exists in the available data; all financial scale inferences must be triangulated from parent-company context and qualitative scale commentary.

Name

Halsey Taylor

Legal name

EMC Water LLC

Website

https://halseytaylor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Halsey Taylor, founded in 1912 and now a brand within Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, manufactures commercial drinking water dispensers — including HydroBoost bottle filling stations, water coolers, fountains, and WaterSentry filtration — sold through regional sales reps, distributors, and service agents to educational, commercial, and public-facility customers across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Drinking Water Dispensers

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Pitcher & Dispenser Water Filters (CRAJAJAB)

Keywords

• Drinking water dispensers
• Bottle filling stations
• Water coolers
• Drinking fountains
• Water filtration systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Downers Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bottle Filling Stations: Primary product line including HydroBoost® bottle filling stations with various configurations (filtered, non-filtered, refrigerated, non-refrigerated)
2. Water Coolers and Fountains: Wall mount and bi-level coolers and drinking fountains in various finishes (stainless steel, platinum vinyl)
3. Replacement Filters and Accessories: WaterSentry® replacement filters (3,000 gallon capacity), bubblers, cane aprons, mounting hardware, glass fillers, and specialty items
4. Installation Services: Professional installation services for water delivery products including plumbing, electrical, HVAC and construction support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Halsey Taylor manufactures and distributes commercial drinking water hardware, including HydroBoost® bottle filling stations, refrigerated and mechanically activated water coolers, drinking fountains, outdoor hydration units, and accessories such as WaterSentry® filtration cartridges, bubblers, mounting carriers and specialty parts. The product line covers wall-mount, bi-level, in-wall, surface-mount, retrofit, vandal-resistant and architectural configurations sold primarily to educational, commercial and public-sector facilities across the US and Canada, with professional installation services available.

Product overview

Halsey Taylor is a manufacturer of commercial drinking water products, founded in 1912 and now part of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. The product portfolio consists of four core lines: (1) Bottle Filling Stations under the HydroBoost brand featuring touchless sensor activation, Green Counter technology, and WaterSentry filtration compatibility; (2) Water Coolers and Fountains available in mechanical, refrigerated, and non-refrigerated models with various finishes; (3) Outdoor Products designed for exterior installations; and (4) Accessories including filters, bubblers, mounting hardware, and replacement parts. Products are offered in multiple variants including Architectural Contour, OVL-II, Green (HAC), Mechanical (HAC), In-Wall, Surface Mount, Retro-Fit, and Vandal-Resistant (HVR) configurations. The company also provides installation services and BIM/CAD design files for architectural integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bottle Filling Stations (HydroBoost®) Halsey Taylor's HydroBoost® line of bottle filling stations designed to reduce plastic bottle waste. Includes touchless sensor-activated models with Green Counter™ tracking, WaterSentry® filtration, and multiple mounting options for educational, commercial and public-sector facilities.
• Coolers and Fountains Water coolers and drinking fountains in wall-mount, floor-mount and architectural configurations, with mechanically activated and refrigerated models providing ADA-compliant hydration points for high-traffic public spaces.
• Outdoor Hydration Products Weather-resistant outdoor drinking fountains and bottle filling stations in Architectural Contour, Specialty, pet-friendly and Vandal-Resistant variants designed for parks, recreational facilities and other exterior installations.
• WaterSentry® Filtration System Replacement filtration cartridges for Halsey Taylor water coolers and bottle filling stations. Certified to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401 standards for reduction of lead, cysts, chlorine taste and odor, and Class I particulates; sold in single units and 12-packs.
• MLP100 In-Wall Mounting Carrier Galvanized-steel universal mounting carrier for single-station on-wall bottle fillers, coolers and fountains; supports up to 500 lb and adjusts for adult or child ADA installation heights.
• Vandal-Resistant Bubbler Kit (97446C) Chrome-plated brass vandal-resistant replacement bubbler for water coolers, bottle filling stations and drinking fountains, featuring one-piece construction and rotation-prevention feature.
• Professional Installation Services Installation services for Halsey Taylor water delivery products, covering plumbing, electrical, HVAC and construction coordination, delivered through the company's certified service-agent network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000 gallon filter capacity before replacement
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 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.

• Zurn Elkay Water SolutionscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerHalsey Taylor is a brand under Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, a major manufacturer of water delivery products. Zurn Elkay provides corporate infrastructure, distribution, and brand platform for Halsey Taylor products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Haws Corporation: Haws Corporation manufactures drinking fountains, bottle fillers, and emergency equipment for educational, healthcare, and outdoor applications. Direct competitor in the institutional drinking water equipment category with overlapping certification and ADA-compliant product lines.
• Elkay Manufacturing: Elkay Manufacturing is the sister brand of Halsey Taylor under Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, offering directly overlapping bottle filling stations, water coolers, and drinking fountains for institutional and commercial buyers. The two brands compete for the same procurement specifications and channel partners.
• Acorn Engineering: Acorn Engineering manufactures drinking fountains, water coolers, and washroom fixtures for institutional and correctional facilities. Direct overlap with Halsey Taylor's vandal-resistant and ADA-compliant product lines for high-risk environments.
• Filtrine Manufacturing Company: Filtrine manufactures drinking water coolers, bottle filling stations, and point-of-use filtration systems for institutional, healthcare, and laboratory applications. Directly comparable to Halsey Taylor in commercial water dispensing with filtration.
• Sunroc Company: Sunroc manufactures water coolers, drinking fountains, and bottle filling stations for educational, commercial, and outdoor environments. Directly competes with Halsey Taylor in the institutional and public-sector drinking water equipment segment.
• Oasis International: Oasis International manufactures bottle filling stations, water coolers, and drinking fountains for schools, offices, and public facilities with comparable NSF-certified filtration and touchless activation. Directly competes with Halsey Taylor on institutional procurement specifications.
• Bradley Corporation: Bradley Corporation produces commercial washroom equipment including drinking fountains and bottle filling stations alongside broader handwashing and plumbing fixtures. Competes with Halsey Taylor in commercial and institutional hydration installations.
• Murdock Manufacturing: Murdock Manufacturing produces drinking fountains, bottle filling stations, and pet watering products for indoor and outdoor public installations. Directly competes with Halsey Taylor in outdoor and vandal-resistant drinking water equipment segments.

Broad incumbents

• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water Technologies is a publicly traded manufacturer of water quality and conservation products including drinking water dispensers, filtration, and plumbing components. A broader incumbent with overlapping product categories and institutional sales channels.
• Zurn Elkay Water Solutions: Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (NYSE: ZWS) is the publicly traded parent of Halsey Taylor, offering a broader portfolio of water management, plumbing, and drainage products. Operates the Halsey Taylor and Elkay brands as focused product lines within a wider water solutions platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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