JB Products

What JB Products does

JB Products is a US-based, privately held supplier of plumbing products founded in 1970 and headquartered at 6851 Enterprise Drive, South Bend, Indiana. The company designs, manufactures (in the United States), and sources a catalog of 2,361+ SKUs across 12 categories — including Bathwaste (717), Plastic Tubular (304), Brass (283), JB Signature (325), JB Solutions (234), Opella (128), Accessories (232), Strainers (59), Bayonet (32), Commercial (30), Noble (22), and Vents (5) — many of which are patented, including the dedicated Slot Lock line.

The firm sells through a national network of independent sales representatives (supported by a 'Locate a Representative' tool on jb-products.com), targeting five distinct B2B customer segments: Plumbing Wholesalers (primary), Contractors, Specialty Builders, Manufactured Housing OEMs, and Recreational Vehicle OEMs. End-use applications span residential, commercial, factory-built housing, and mobile/RV markets, giving the catalog cross-market reach.

The business model is straightforward B2B wholesale: one-time unit-priced sales transacted via catalogs (List Price Sheet January 2025, Full Line Catalog 2022, Slot Lock 2025, JB Solutions 2025) and direct inbound contact (phone 574-288-0607, Wufoo contact form), with price-disclosure through downloadable PDFs rather than public e-commerce. The company maintains a multi-tier sub-brand architecture — JB Signature (premium), JB Solutions (value), Noble (shower waterproofing), and Opella (kitchen accessories) — alongside core product lines, allowing it to address both price-sensitive contractors and quality/specification-driven specialty builders within the same channel.

Name

JB Products

Legal name

JB Products

Website

https://jb-products.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JB Products is a privately held US manufacturer and supplier of patented and sourced plumbing products, offering 2,361+ SKUs across 12 categories to wholesalers, contractors, specialty builders, manufactured housing OEMs, and RV OEMs via a domestic sales-representative network, headquartered in South Bend, Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Hardware Merchant Wholesalers (423710)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Parts & Supplies Retail (Pipes, Valves, Fittings) (CRAIADAD)

Keywords

• Plumbing products manufacturing
• Bathwaste and drains
• Brass fittings
• Plastic tubular plumbing
• OEM plumbing components

Headquarters

HQ city

South Bend

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. B2B Plumbing Product Sales: JB Products generates revenue through the sale of innovative plumbing products to B2B customers including Plumbing Wholesalers, Contractors, Specialty Builders, and Manufactured Housing & RV OEMs. Products are sold through a network of sales representatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JB Products manufactures and supplies innovative plumbing products for B2B customers including Plumbing Wholesalers, Contractors, Specialty Builders, and Manufactured Housing & Recreational Vehicle OEMs. The company offers more than 2,361 products across 12 categories (Bathwaste, Plastic Tubular, Brass, Strainers, JB Signature, JB Solutions, Opella, Noble, Vents, Accessories, Bayonet, Commercial), with many items patented and made in the United States. Products are sold through a domestic sales representative network and direct sales channels.

Product overview

JB Products is a leading supplier of innovative plumbing products operating for over 50 years, headquartered in South Bend, Indiana. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of over 2,300 plumbing products organized into 12 distinct product categories serving residential, commercial, manufactured housing, and RV markets. The product lineup centers on core plumbing components including Bathwaste (717 products), Plastic Tubular (304 products), Brass (283 products), and JB Signature (325 products) as the premium branded line. Supporting brands include JB Solutions (234 products) for value-oriented offerings, Opella (128 products) for kitchen sink accessories, and Noble (22 products) for shower/bath waterproofing solutions. Additional categories cover Strainers (59 products), Vents (5 products), Accessories (232 products), Bayonet (32 products), and Commercial (30 products). Many products are patented and manufactured in the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JB Signature: Product brand line featuring premium plumbing fixtures and accessories.
• JB Solutions
• Noble
• Opella

Products and services

• Bathwaste Comprehensive plumbing product line including bathwaste products with 717 items covering various drain and waste solutions for residential and commercial applications.
• Plastic Tubular Plastic tubular plumbing components with 304 products including P-traps, waste arms, adapters, and various fittings for drain applications.
• Brass Brass plumbing components with 283 products featuring brass strainers, fittings, and tubular products for durability and corrosion resistance.
• Strainers Kitchen and bar strainer products with 59 items including various finishes and configurations for sink drainage solutions.
• JB Signature Premium branded plumbing products with 325 SKUs featuring innovative designs for residential and commercial plumbing applications.
• JB Solutions Value-oriented plumbing solutions brand with 234 products providing cost-effective options for various plumbing needs.
• Opella Premium kitchen sink accessories brand with 128 products including disposal flanges, strainers, and trim kits in various finishes.
• Noble Shower and bath solutions with 22 products including shower pan liners, slope products, and weep protectors for waterproofing applications.
• Vents Vent-related plumbing products with 5 items including Pro Vent and VentChek2 products for proper plumbing venting.
• Accessories General plumbing accessories with 232 products including various fittings, adapters, and installation components.
• Bayonet Bayonet-style plumbing products with 32 items for specialized connection and installation applications.
• Commercial Commercial-grade plumbing products with 30 items designed for high-volume and heavy-duty commercial installations.
• Slot Lock (Patented Product Line) Patented Slot Lock product line offering innovative plumbing connection solutions, featured in a dedicated 2025 catalog release.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• IPS Corporation (Weld-On / Christy): IPS Corporation manufactures plumbing specialty products including solvent cements, bathwaste fittings, and pipe accessories. IPS competes with JB across several wholesale channels and manufactured-housing/RV OEM accounts.
• Oatey Co. Oatey is a leading US manufacturer of plumbing products including drains, bathwaste, solvent cements, and specialty fittings. Oatey directly competes with JB Products in bathwaste, plastic tubular, and accessories sold through plumbing wholesalers and contractors.
• Charlotte Pipe and Foundry: Charlotte Pipe is a US manufacturer of cast iron, PVC, and CPVC plumbing pipe and fittings. The company shares JB's domestic manufacturing positioning and serves overlapping plumbing wholesaler and contractor customers.
• Sioux Chief Manufacturing: Sioux Chief manufactures rough plumbing, water heater, and specialty plumbing products, including similar bathwaste and drainage categories to JB. The two companies compete head-to-head with plumbing wholesalers and specialty builders across residential and OEM channels.
• Jones Stephens (MRC): Jones Stephens, part of MRC, is a plumbing specialty products supplier offering drains, bathwaste fittings, repair parts, and accessories. The product overlap and shared distribution through plumbing wholesalers makes it a close comparable to JB Products.
• NIBCO: NIBCO manufactures copper, PVC, CPVC, and PEX plumbing fittings distributed through wholesalers. NIBCO overlaps JB on fittings, valves, and OEM supply relationships, including manufactured housing.
• Fernco (Fernco Holdings): Fernco manufactures flexible couplings, drains, and waterproofing accessories for plumbing and drainage. The company overlaps JB in drain/bathwaste and accessories categories sold through wholesalers and contractors.
• Viega LLC: Viega is known for press-fitting plumbing systems (ProPress) and offers proprietary connection technology comparable to JB's patented Slot Lock. Viega competes in plumbing wholesalers and with contractors seeking innovative installation solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Reliance Worldwide Corporation: Reliance Worldwide (SharkBite, Cash Acme, HoldRite) is a global plumbing products manufacturer with deep wholesaler penetration in the US. Comparable to JB as a plumbing fittings/components supplier, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water is a diversified manufacturer of plumbing, water quality, and HVAC products sold through wholesalers and OEMs. While broader than JB, Watts competes in adjacent plumbing categories and has the scale and R&D budget to pressure niche specialists.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 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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