18 of the best manufacturers of plumbing
Plumbing, in one way or another, is available in every building. In administrative and office establishments there are always taps and sinks and bathrooms. In the apartments and houses use installations, bidets, showers, baths, etc. Products vary in design, materials, forms and types. To simplify the search direction, we have prepared a ranking of the best manufacturers of plumbing, showing the main features and product range. The material is compiled taking into account technological advances in production, product characteristics and customer reviews.
Rating of the best manufacturers of plumbing
| Nomination | a place | manufacturer | rating |
| The best European manufacturers of plumbing | 1 | Weltwasser | 5.0 |
| 2 | Orans | 4.9 | |
| 3 | Laufen | 4.8 | |
| 4 | ROCA | 4.7 | |
| 5 | BELBAGNO | 4.6 | |
| 6 | Timo | 4.5 | |
| 7 | VICTORIA + ALBERT | 4.4 | |
| 8 | MIGLIORE | 4.3 | |
| 9 | Ravak | 4.2 | |
| 10 | Grohe | 4.1 | |
| The best Russian manufacturers of plumbing | 1 | AM.PM | 5.0 |
| 2 | Band hours | 4.9 | |
| 3 | Aquanet | 4.8 | |
| 4 | Iddis | 4.7 | |
| 5 | River | 4.6 | |
| Top Chinese manufacturers of plumbing | 1 | Niagara | 4.7 |
| 2 | Aqualux | 4.6 | |
| 3 | Arcus | 4.5 |
The best European manufacturers of plumbing
The largest section of our ranking was taken by experts from European manufacturers who have a proven reputation and worldwide recognition. Here are the top 10 best companies in Europe for the production of sanitary ware, which is popular when equipping a bathroom and bathroom in apartments and houses. Manufacturers provide a large selection of products for design and functionality, but you need to be prepared to pay the appropriate price for it. Such products are chosen by wealthy families for costly repairs.
Weltwasser
Rating: 5.0
The first place is occupied by the German manufacturer Weltwasser. The company produces plumbing since 2005 and contains two plants with 250 employees. The headquarters of the company is located in the city of Würselen, located in the west of the country. In the manufacture of products, three objectives are pursued: reliability, beauty and practicality. For the development of design and new designs involved 20 experienced engineers.
The range of plumbing includes shower cabins of various configurations (semicircular, square, triangular), trays (high and low), bath curtains, shower sets (mixers, watering cans, hoses). A separate line, about which customers say positively, is a Walk-In. These are vertical glass fencing panels. They look very stylish in a spacious bathroom of a cottage or apartment in several tiers.
Our experts awarded the manufacturer first place in the rating for its reliability and excellent technical support. All products are warranted for 5 years, and full informational support for operation for 10 years. You can buy sanitary ware in Russia only through dealers, but consultations are held directly by the manufacturer. For this, the official website has been translated into 4 languages, including Russian, and there is a feedback form on it.
Orans
Rating: 4.9
Second place in the ranking of the best, too, for the German manufacturer with its headquarters near Munich. The company was founded in 1998 and now has 1 plant in Germany and 4 in China. They are the release of goods under the supervision of German experts.In total, more than 2000 people are involved in production, and sales are made in 50 countries of the world. Among the range there are showers, bathtubs, trays, sinks, toilets, bidets, fences. A special feature of plumbing is the use of sanitary ware, obtained by high-temperature firing. Raw materials for this purpose are purchased exclusively in Germany.
Buyers especially like electronic toilets in reviews, which have heated rims, bidet function, followed by blow-drying, eliminating unpleasant odor (deodorization) and self-cleaning nozzles.
Our manufacturers, the manufacturer liked the presence of not only plumbing, but also bathroom furniture in a modern and classic style, for which the company was listed in the rating. Thanks to this variety of products, you can arrange a bathroom in the same style and do not look for other places to buy related accessories.
Laufen
Rating: 4.8
Third place ranking is a brand from Switzerland. Its name comes from the eponymous town of Laufen, where the headquarters is located. The corporation was founded in 1892 and for more than 125 years has been engaged in the manufacture of sanitary ware. Among the products produced are: bidets, bathtubs, sinks (built-in and free-standing), mirrors, urinals, mini-sinks, faucets, toilet bowls, bedside tables, sinks, overflows.
For convenience, the assortment is divided into collections (Alessi One, Kartell, Palace, Palomba, etc.), for which a separate group of designers is responsible. Buyers like this in reviews - it’s enough to decide on the style you like, remember the name of the ruler and choose a specific model. Even in the catalog there are cabinets, columns, occupying a minimum of space on the floor in the bathroom, but allowing them to accommodate a lot of towels, bathrobes and other accessories.
Our experts have added the manufacturer to the rating because of the creative design of plumbing. Here you can find products with the emotional forms inherent in southern Italy (semi-circular toilets, wavy sinks), and with smooth and strict lines characteristic of northern traditions.
ROCA
Rating: 4.7
The fourth place in the ranking of the best manufacturers of plumbing belongs to the brand Roca - the most famous brand among Russians. The brand originated back in 1917 in Barcelona and today is the European leader, supplying products to more than 50 countries of the world. Gradually, the manufacturer acquired other companies, so today plumbing is produced not only in Spain, but also in the Czech Republic and Switzerland. Products catalog contains: installation systems, lamps and furniture for bathrooms, mirrors, kitchen sinks, trays, bidets, showers, toilet bowls and even Spa.
Each category of goods has its own line of configuration and installation method (for example, shells are divided into: wall, overhead, mortise, recessed bottom, semi-built). Buyers like the reviews to have different baths, where you can choose acrylic, cast iron or steel.
The experts included the manufacturer in the rating for high achievements in terms of hygiene of sanitary products. For example, this company has a toilet Gap Clean Rim, almost no side. This design does not allow lingering deposits and remains clean for the entire period of operation. To care for such plumbing is very simple.
BELBAGNO
Rating: 4.6
In fifth place in the ranking was a manufacturer from Italy. The company has production facilities both in its own country and in Asia, but plumbing products are produced only under the supervision of European specialists. The brand pays attention not only to products made of porcelain and acrylic, but also actively engaged in the manufacture of furniture with the design of "Classic" and "Modern". For the production of cabinets and cabinets use solid wood, which are covered with a protective film, designed for use in the bathroom. Among the range of plumbing present: shower enclosures, ladders, toilets, sinks, faucets.
Buyers in the reviews praise the same towel. The Italian brand offers a large selection of electric models and water models (they are connected to the heating system), which serve a practical purpose (support heat indoors, dry towels) and aesthetic.
According to our experts, the manufacturer deserves a place in the rating for high quality products and its long service life. For example, ceramics are guaranteed for 25 years. All acrylic bathrooms are guaranteed for 10 years. And the furniture can last up to 100 years, despite the high humidity in the room.
Timo
Rating: 4.5
The sixth place ranking belongs to the Finnish brand Timo. The company specializes in shower products. Plumbing catalog includes boxes, showers and corners, as well as additional accessories to them (headset, pallets, curtains, panels). The manufacturer in the manufacture of pallets uses natural acrylic, not plastic, so the plumbing is durable and easy to clean.
Buyers note in the reviews that they almost do not accumulate raid. The configuration of the booths is stable due to the T-profile, which provides rigidity and free running of the rollers. The metal surface is treated with electrochemical anodizing, which increases resistance to corrosion. Prints on this design are less visible. Customers praise in the reviews and the availability of folding seats in many models of booths. It is convenient for bathing children or the elderly.
We added the manufacturer to the rating due to the use of different tinting on the glass. In the catalog you can find black, gray and matte white options. This allows you to arrange the bathroom in an interesting style and use the shower cabin if other family members are present indoors. The highlight of the manufacturer of plumbing are compartment doors of tempered glass, 6 mm thick. The mirror effect reflects the room and increases the spaciousness.
Victoria + Albert
Rating: 4.4
At this place ranking English manufacturer of plumbing. The brand has a strict style, not without diversity. Product release focuses on sinks, bathrooms, faucets and showers. The company offers a large selection of accessories for plumbing, increasing the ease of use. Among them: headrests and backrests to comfortably accommodate when taking a bath, decorative siphons coated with black chrome, columns for freestanding faucets.
Buyers in the reviews say that the English products refers to designer plumbing, which is worth the money. This is not only practical items, but also a real decoration for the room. For example, acrylic and cast iron baths are not produced in the classical form, but in double-sided, with 2 connected circles. There are interesting models in the form of shoes. Owners notice that they keep warm well.
We included the manufacturer in the rating for the use of innovative materials in the manufacture of baths. The brand has developed a quarricast consisting of volcanic sand, limestone and acrylic resin. Monolithic construction has the strength of stone and does not need a frame. It can be installed anywhere in the room. Painting is allowed to create an exclusive interior.
MIGLIORE
Rating: 4.3
The eighth place in the ranking is taken by an Italian manufacturer, the sanitary ware of which is distinguished by an exquisite design. The price of goods is high, but they are intended exclusively for luxury furnishings in the bathroom. In Italian, the name Migriole translates as “the best.” The catalog contains: mixers, mirrors, baguettes, curtains, floor lamps, fans, rugs, lamps, showers, trays, furniture. The goods are divided into two lines: De Luxe and Luxury, each of which enriches the interior in its own way.
The owners in the reviews note the presentable appearance of every detail, including components. Shower sets in the form of a watering can, a bracket or a sprayer are made delicately, and even without seeing the logo, you immediately realize that there is a luxury thing in front of you.
The manufacturer earned a place in the rating due to its sophistication. The competition almost does not have such a rich design with gold trim. Each element, whether it be a bedside table, a frame for a mirror or a toilet, is decorated with golden stripes, ornate patterns and woven patterns. Only from this manufacturer you can buy racks for a bottle of champagne for the bathroom.
Ravak
Rating: 4.2
The ninth place in the rating was awarded to a Czech company, founded in 1991 by two families that still operate the company. It all started with the production of baths and showers. Today, the manufacturer of plumbing manufactures a wide range of hydromassage systems, seats, curtains and panels, faucets, toilets and sinks. Plumbing ceramics are distinguished by high hygiene due to the glaze surface, which ensures easy removal of soap, shampoos and cleaning products. It is very easy to care for WC objects and they keep an attractive look for a long time.
Users in reviews praise the manufacturer for a variety of collections, as well as increased security. For slippery pallets special transparent strips are offered on a self-adhesive basis. They are resistant to direct exposure to water and will not allow a person to slip. At the end of their life, the strips are easily removed and replaced with new ones.
Experts also made the company a rating for comprehensive solutions for the design of the bathroom. A total of 9 options, including plumbing, furniture and related accessories. The buyer does not need to look for products in different places, selecting shades and sizes - everything is thought out and looks decent. The “10º” design even won the Red Dot 2015 award.
Grohe
Rating: 4.5
The tenth place in the rating belongs to another German company, which began its activities in 1936. Its name is taken from the surname of its founder, Hans Groe. Now the manufacturer is in the group of leaders in the production of sanitary ware and has production facilities in Holland, USA, Austria, France, Italy and the UK. The headquarters is located in Dusseldorf. In addition, Hemer-Edelburg has its own design center. The catalog contains: shower sets, mixers, thermostats, installations, bidets.
Buyers in the reviews admire plumbing for a wide range of products for the kitchen. The manufacturer offers a large selection of mixers with a high curved gander, convenient for installation in a kitchen sink. There are models with the possibility of boiling water in the mixer (Grohe Red), as well as cleaning and carbonation (Grohe Blue). Many options for taps with infrared sensors for automatic water supply and stop without having to touch the plumber. It is very practical for public places.
According to our experts, the company should be included in the ranking of the best for the latest development of Aquasymphony. This is a shower with unlimited water supply options. She can pour it on top with three thick streams, feed through hundreds of small holes, cascade through two wide slits, or in the form of a fine dispersion, like a sea breeze.
The best Russian manufacturers of plumbing
Among Russian manufacturers of sanitary ware, collected in the ranking of the best, there are both domestic companies and brands that have transferred their production here. The products of these companies are distinguished by an affordable price and will be a good alternative to European products. They are often chosen by young families for their first apartment renovation.
AM.PM
Rating: 5.0
The first place in the rating was awarded to a German brand, which transferred its production to Russia. This is a young company that has been on the market for 8 years. Plumbing prices are very competitive, and the range contains everything you need: toilets, sinks, bidets, installations, faucets and shower equipment. Among the special items there is an electronic bidet cover with a shower, heating, massage and a hairdryer. To control supplied remote control.
Buyers like the reviews that the manufacturer has not only the main positions of plumbing, but also a lot of accompanying small things that help to furnish the bathroom. Among the products you can choose: holders for paper and towels, glass shelves for cosmetics and hygiene products, dispensers, soap dishes, brushes.
Experts put the manufacturer in the rating for an extraordinary design. All elements of plumbing differ in ergonomics with minimal shapes, but maximum convenience in use. In the designs every detail is thought out. This allows you to save space in a compact bathroom and enjoy the best.
Band hours
Rating: 4.9
Band Hours, the largest plumbing company in Russia, ranked second. The company was founded in 2004 and today has about 300 partners and distributors in 100 cities of the country. Plumbing production is carried out at two plants in St. Petersburg and Ivanovo. The total area of the industrial area is 5000 m². The main direction in production is the production of shower cabins and everything connected with them (pallets, panels, curtains, accessories for connecting). In total, the catalog has more than 150 product items.
Buyers in the reviews admire the manufacturer's hydroboxes presented in the Gamma, Tondo and Pronto lines. These are spacious cabins with dimensions of 230x230x140 mm and various functions of water pressure (foot massage, aero massage, hydro massage, Turkish bath, tropical rain). You can control the system both from the buttons inside and with the help of the remote control. But they stand like a small car.
In our opinion, the manufacturer deserves a place in the rating for the active development of a non-trivial approach to organizing a shower corner. The company offers a large selection of walls and doors to organize a shower area anywhere in the room and even in a spacious hallway.
Aquanet
Rating: 4.8
We gave the third place to the Russian manufacturer of sanitary ware with a 10-year history. The company began with furniture for bathrooms, and now offers a full range of plumbing: cast iron, acrylic and steel baths, shower racks, panels, boxes, corners. There is a large selection of sanitary ware products (sinks, bidets, toilet bowls). In the catalog, you can choose complex models of twin sinks, which is beneficial for a large family or public institutions.
Customers in the reviews like a wide range of accessories for plumbing, including: handrails for the disabled, special seats, cosmetic mirrors, holders for hair dryers. The manufacturer has its own range of sanitary ware, but Aquanet is also a trading group serving as an official dealer of European brands (Paffoni, Winkel, Rosa, Kirovit, Mepa). Therefore, buyers are advised to be careful when choosing and specify whose products it is, if you want to save on plumbing.
We have added the manufacturer to the rating of the best for the release of rare species of baths made of artificial stone. The material used is polystone (an analog of marble for casting). The product is notable for its high smoothness of walls and its monumentality, due to which heat is kept for a long time. There is no dirt on the plumbing surface.
Iddis
Rating: 4.7
The fourth place in the rating belongs to a company from St. Petersburg, which has been operating for more than 15 years. Her slogan: "Goods, proven life." When developing new models of plumbing, experience from the service department is used, where the masters share with what breakdowns they have to face. Engineers take into account these data and propose new solutions that best fit the Russian realities. As a result, faucets and shower racks are available with reliable fixings, of optimal size so as not to be accidentally damaged, and with a high-quality external coating resistant to a moist environment.
Buyers praise the manufacturer for a wide range from baths to various fittings. Buy plumbing can be as an assembly (for example a rack for the shower), and separately (hose, watering can, bracket).What helps to save when broke and requires replacement of one thing.
The manufacturer liked the experts a particularly wide choice of mixers with different designs, for which he was added to the rating. Here you can buy a model from the Oldie line with a short spout, perfect for small sinks. In contrast, the Arro series is proposed, with a high gander moving forward. There is the Alborg P line for hairdressers, where a shower head with a hose is inserted into the spout. Lovers of vintage style will find here a collection of Sam, covered with gold dust and made in the form of an old phone.
River
Rating: 4.6
Another Russian brand in the rating, supplying sanitary ware to the CIS countries for 15 years. The main direction of the manufacturer is shower systems and hydromassage racks. Goods are conveniently divided into four categories: “Economy”, “Standard”, “Business” and LUX. From the baths, the company produces only acrylic versions, where the largest is 150x150x55 mm. But the products are designed for sale to wholesale buyers, and you can only buy plumbing at retail from representatives.
Judging by the reviews, the owners like the variety of products and the price of plumbing, allowing you to save compared to European brands. Among the products, the manufacturer offers many spare parts (hoses, watering cans, steam generators, and seats), so if something breaks, it will be possible to restore it, and not to look for a new product.
Our experts included the manufacturer in the rating due to the presence in the catalog of a large selection of pallets. Here you can buy a conventional steel pallet 70x70x13 mm, for economical organization of the shower corner. There are ceramic pallets with a height of 46 mm and an area of 90x90 mm, which can even be used as a small bath. By configuration, the manufacturer offers squares, triangles, semicircles, pentagons and rectangles.
Top Chinese manufacturers of plumbing
Here are a number of manufacturers who have factories in China, but the legal address and even warehouses for storage and marketing of goods may be located in Russia (for logistics). Plumbing of these brands is another opportunity to save money when repairing an apartment, but among the assortment you can also find premium quality products.
Niagara
Rating: 4.7
The concern is known in the plumbing market for 10 years. The products have an affordable price and an acceptable variety. The company's motto: "Plumbing, corresponding to financial capabilities and taste preferences." Among the products offered are: showers, boxes, trays, corners, toilets, bathtubs and furniture. The shape of the plumbing is presented in the classical and asymmetric configuration.
Buyers in the reviews note a variety of panels in the shower stalls, which can move aside, swing open, fold in accordion, have one or two doors. Among the toilets there are extraordinary models with black porcelain that look elegant and expensive.
We put the manufacturer in the rating because of the strength of components despite the lower cost of goods than the competition. So, the frames for the boxes and booths are made of polished aluminum, resistant to deformation and moisture. The panels are cast from tempered glass "Triplex", which can be tinted, transparent, frosted or with mosaic. Powerful brackets with adjustable legs are provided for fixing the pallets.
Aqualux
Rating: 4.6
In the second place in the ranking of Chinese manufacturers is a company formed as a result of cooperation with Italian developers. In the manufacture of sanitary ware using European technology, but all production is concentrated in China. To determine the shapes, colors and models, a research program is involved that promotes the release of only sought-after products. Most of it is full of the construction market in Vladivostok and Khabarovsk, but thanks to its free distribution, you can buy Chinese sanitary ware in any region of Russia.
Owners in reviews like the price of goods that are almost twice as affordable as European brands.This was achieved not only due to the location of factories in China, but also getting rid of unnecessary functions (in showers and boxes), which buyers rarely use in life.
We noted the manufacturer as the best in the ranking for the production of mobile pools and jacuzzi, included in the plumbing group. Cases of devices are made of reinforced PVC, consisting of six layers. In modules SPA there are heating elements to bring the water to a temperature of 42 degrees. Self-cleaning nozzles in the amount of 138 pieces provide air flow and serve for a long time.
Arcus
Rating: 4.5
The last place in the ranking is taken by the Chinese company Arcus, known in the Russian market since 2010. The company specializes only in shower cabins, there are no other plumbing options in the range. The brand represents products with angular location and boxes with four walls. Two types of pallets are available (low and high). Frontal glasses come in 4-5 mm thick and are always hardened, and by design they are matte and textured, or smooth and tinted. In the boxes used black, white, transparent and gray glass on the rear walls. The central pillars, on which the watering can and the nozzles are fixed, are made of mirror glass or plastic, in various colors.
Buyers note in the reviews the strength of PVC pallets. The cross section of the wall is 4 mm and the material is additionally reinforced with fiberglass, at least 4 layers. Another Chinese brand is known for reverent attitude to trifles - rollers and other elements in them are durable and will require replacement not earlier than on European plumbing.
Our manufacturer experts liked the variety of pallet sizes ranging from 80x80 mm to 150x150 mm. There are interesting options with an area of 170x85 mm and many others. In terms of height, too, this manufacturer of sanitary ware is ahead of the competitors, offering models with 210, 215 and even 220 mm, which high people will appreciate.
Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.
