Top 10 sanitary ware brand suppliers

The following top sanitary ware suppliers help meet the increasing demand for improved sanitation facilities such as better toilets, and improved sanitary ware products. Sanitary facilities are improving due to the increasing demand for improved sanitation facilities as well as rising supply chain efforts from industry participants.

Consumers now invest in high and premium sanitary ware products and hence players in the sanitary ware industry are focusing more on design and technological aspects.

Bella bathrooms

Bellabathrooms is a luxury British bathroom specialist, founded in 2005 and employing a team of highly qualified plumbers. So, you can be sure that everything on offer at Bella Bathrooms has been thoroughly researched to ensure customers are only supplied with the highest-quality products.

Although Bella Bathrooms stocks products from some of the biggest names in the industry, customers won’t have to pay through the roof for their stunning new bathroom. With a price match service available, you can be sure you’ll always get the best value for money when shopping with Bella Bathrooms.

Customer satisfaction is also a priority for the company – with high ratings on Trustpilot and a dedicated, friendly customer services team who are always willing to answer any queries about the products and services on offer.

You’ll find everything you need for a complete bathroom remodel at Bella Bathrooms. From bathroom suites comprising toilets, sinks, and bathtubs, to bathroom mirrors and lighting, there is no need to shop elsewhere. You’ll even find towel rails and radiators to keep your bathroom warm, as well as fixtures fittings and plumbing accessories.

Bella Bathrooms stocks an extensive range of showers, too. From power showers and digital showers to shower trays and body jets – you’ll find everything you need for the best shower of your life! Some of the top brands on offer include Niagara, Triton, Hudson Reed, and Tavistock. You’ll also find standalone replacement parts for these top brands and more, should something need to be replaced on your shower system.

Victorian Bathrooms

Victorian Bathrooms is a 30-year-old South African-based company with a Head Office and two showrooms in Cape Town and one showroom in Johannesburg. They are a bathroom retailer supplying the finest and most exclusive ranges of classic styled bathroom ware. They also manufacture select products to their own design thereby meeting the unique demands of their customers.

The company specializes in the Modern Classic style for which they source and/or manufacture products exclusively for their own ranges. Products such as baths and special finishes are bespoke for that particular client.

MERTINOKS

MERTINOKS is the biggest Turkish Company specialising in the production and distribution of Sanitary Wares. They produce all their goods on their own at a factory located in Istanbul under the brand MAXIFOW. 

The company started its activities in 1992 with Kitchen Utensils and Accessories Stainless Steel Side Products. As of 2001, it focused on the production of Wet Volume Accessories, Shower Channels, Floor Drains and Hygiene products. 

Keeping pace with current technology in the most effective way, customer satisfaction, dynamic organizational structure to reach the target level in total quality, and adopting the principle of providing better quality products and services have made the company stand out in the market. 

Furthermore, MERTINOKS adds value to the sector with its inventions and innovative structure in order to achieve stable and global success in today’s modern management approach. In line with the expectations and demands of customers, both infrastructure and R&D studies are carried out within the company.

Without compromising the quality of the product variety, increasing market share, reasonable price, high quality and superior service with understanding of their customers helps the company to retain its clients. 

MERTINOKS exports its products in more than 60 countries. The firm manufactures the following products: Shower Drains, Floor Drains, Drainage Channels, Bathroom Accessories, Dust Bins, Disabled Accessories, and Paper Dispenser.

Foster

Foster has been an Italian producer of high-quality stainless steel sinks and kitchen appliances since 1973. They offer a complete range of sinks, mixer taps, etc. They represent a prestigious choice which gives value and is in turn enabled by the matching with the most renowned Italian and European kitchen brands.

Foster sinks are designed and manufactured to guarantee the highest quality, Foster pays great attention to the use of the best-performing materials for the production of their sinks. All their sink production is made with AISI 304 – 18/10 and AISI 316 austenitic steels which, thanks to the high percentage of chromium and nickel, guarantee particular brilliance, great solidity and absolute resistance to rust and corrosive phenomena. An incredible assortment at your disposal that counts 26 families of sinks.

LIXIL Africa

LIXIL Africa is the South African-based entity of LIXIL. Internationally, LIXIL produces water and housing products that touch the lives of more than a billion people around the world every day.

Drawing on their Japanese heritage, they deliver pioneering innovations through their well-loved, home-grown brands. Their portfolio includes the iconic Cobra brand, which was established in 1951 and has grown to become a leader in water technology. The Cobra product offering is diverse and includes a broad spectrum of technical products specifically designed for the professional. The portfolio has recently been expanded to include acrylic baths, offering the consumer a full range of Cobra products they can trust.

Vaal Sanitaryware

Vaal Sanitaryware has the longest heritage in the stable, with over 70 years of expertise in producing high-quality basins, toilets and urinals. Their wide range of products offers the perfect choice for home renovations and has been specified in numerous large commercial and industrial projects.

emco Bad

emco Bad is a manufacturer of high-quality and exclusive bathroom equipment and accessories in the premium segment, with a focus on functionality and exclusive design. The product range includes accessories, mirrored cabinets, functional modules, illuminated and cosmetic mirrors, as well as washstands and wash unit solutions.

emco Bad products are masterpieces which can be enjoyed day after day – thanks to their high-quality design, well-made construction and wide range of functions. They have been developing and producing bathroom fittings in Lingen for more than 60 years so that people all over the world can design their bathrooms to suit their personal tastes and individual preferences.

Simas

Simas has been producing Ceramic Sanitary Wares (WC, basins) since 1955. Their products are completely made in Italy,  with a keen interest in the water saving matter. Their WC is tested to be installed for 4.5 litres for the full flush and 3 litres for the half flush.

Energy saving in Simas has also been on the agenda for over fifteen years, to optimize since then, with the use of resources in a complete production cycle, characterized by a heavy energy commitment.

Kolpa 

Kolpa is a producer of solid surface material and bathroom products. Their solutions offer business, industrial and tourism companies the design, and construction of turnkey engineering projects – from complete interior and exterior solutions to innovative Kerrock material facades.

Their products meet the needs and desires of customers for top-quality bathroom accessories and fulfil even the most demanding projects with the Kerrock Composite Program.

Hansgrohe

Hansgrohe is a leading innovator in technology and design, offering high quality, innovative and award-winning design products to make the bathroom and kitchen more functional, comfortable and beautiful since 1901. With our two brands, Hansgrohe and AXOR, we promise to offer premium bathroom solutions that enrich customers’ lives as we pride ourselves in the German quality of our products.

Sterlings

Founded in 1991 Sterlings operates a solid company with a consistent, easily identifiable image. They are known in the industry for exclusive items and cater to both the upper and middle market sectors.

All products from Sterlings are imported from Italy which allows them to not only deal with the highest quality of products but to give clients unique products ranging from hand-cut crystal basins to Almost any colour and shape tap one can think of. 

Today Sterlings is a fashion leader in the retail of sanitary ware, taps, bathtubs, toilets, bidets, basins, bathroom accessories, tiles, fully imported Italian kitchens and other related products in South Africa.

Their newest range of products is built-in cupboards and vanities which are fully imported from Aran, a leader in Italy in world exports and among the top Italian companies in the design, manufacture, and distribution of kitchen and office furniture.

The company’s advice to clients is” Do your homework, ask where the product you’re buying is MADE and NOT designed. Choose your style and stick to it and don’t be afraid to make some bold choices.”

Bette

Bette is a manufacturer of high-grade bathroom products made from glazed titanium steel, such as baths, shower trays and washbasins, with matching installation products. Bette bathroom products are made of durable glazed titanium steel. The thin nature of the material makes them light and yet extraordinarily durable.

The glossy finish BetteGlaze® is harder than marble, plastic or epoxy granite as well as being scratch-proof, non-porous and resistant to UV rays. They guarantee premium quality for 30 years.

The purely natural material of their products unites the freedom of form granted by steel with the optical, haptic and hygienic properties of glass. Its enormous internal flexibility provides for the reliability and durability of Bette bathroom products.

GROHE

This is complemented by GROHE, the world’s leading brand in luxury sanitary fittings for kitchens and bathrooms. As an international brand, GROHE pursues the brand values of technology, quality, design and sustainability, seeking to offer the “Pure joy of water”.

In the last ten years alone, GROHE has received over 300 design and innovation awards as well as several top rankings as one of “Germany’s most sustainable large brands”. GROHE was the first in its industry to win the German government’s CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) prize and was also featured in the renowned Fortune® magazine’s ranking of Top 50 companies that are “Changing the World”.

VitrA

VitrA is one of the leading manufacturers of sanitary ware globally, with one of the largest manufacturing facilities throughout Europe. Having strategically placed regional offices located in most major cities around the world they feel that Africa, as a whole has one of the greatest potential for growth over the next few years. VitrA is excited about the current appetite in Africa and believes its products offer the ideal solution catering to all demographics.

VitrA products carry a unique talent, manufactured from the finest of materials whilst posing an award-winning Innovative Flair in design and able to offer Affordable Luxury at the same time. VitrA is able to offer a complete solution offering for your personal or commercial project requirements all under One Brand. Their products offer multiple options taking into consideration today’s water-saving, Green Building and Hygiene necessities.

VitrA products can currently be sourced from 75 countries Worldwide and in multiple regions of Africa, including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, DRC, Ethiopia and Mauritius among others.

Avicci Ceramics (Proprietary) Limited

Avicci Ceramics was established in 2014 with more than 50 years of collective experience, it is one of SA’s leading wholesale suppliers of tiles, furniture and sanitary ware to the Sub-Saharan African market.

The company has a huge range of tiles, furniture and sanitary ware. They supply all bathroom-related sanware and furniture, kitchen sinks, tiles, and taps and also have a solar and backup division where they can assist in the design and implementation of a renewable energy solution.

With a distribution network around Sub-Saharan Africa, Avicci can supply your business wherever it is. Moreover, they have leveraged their substantial network to offer the lowest possible prices on all of their products.

TENNE

TENNE is an Austrian brand sanitary ware company founded in 1973. Its design, combining science and technology with fashion and art, is highly recognized by European customers.

TENNE  has the R&D centre for the whole category of sanitary ware, relying on its own sanitary ware such as cabinets, cast stone sanitary, hardware faucets, and shower rooms, to the industry-leading technology and excellence in manufacturing process, to create excellent quality products.

The company has become one of the most effective bathroom fittings suppliers for many local and international companies, putting their focus on providing full-service solutions for every customer who seeks a reliable manufacturer and project management team for their projects.

Roca

Roca entered the bathroom space by starting the production of baths in 1929. Their sanitaryware is of high quality, and all pieces produced at their premises go through rigorous quality controls.

With their attention to the changes in society and technology, the company’s raw materials such as their porcelain and faucet coating thickness are at par with the latest designs and with international standards achieved.

Impacto Group

Impacto is a Spanish company founded in 1997 dedicated to the distribution of finishing construction materials. The company has branches in Africa, mostly in Nigeria Where they work in different axes: such as Trading building and finishing products through their company Impact Trading Nigeria Ltd.

The company boasts of its quality as it guarantees 100% satisfaction in all aspects.

Noken Porcelanosa Bathrooms

Noken Porcelanosa Bathrooms is from PORCELANOSA Group and it specialises in bathroom fittings. Since it was founded, the company has been setting itself apart by offering the best in technology, quality and exclusivity in its bathroom elements; from toilets and bathtubs to the newest taps; as well as washbasins, bathroom units, showerheads, shower trays, towel dryers and bathroom accessories. 

The company is always committed to taking care of every last detail. Its efforts in design, quality, commitment to sustainability and the excellent service offered to its clients place/put Noken at the top of the business rankings in the sector. As well as that, its bathroom products are exported to some 110 countries all over the world. 

Production, following each element from its origin, is another of its pillars/foundations. Pieces are made with the greatest of care and expertise, reminiscent of tradition, despite the large production volumes and company distribution. 

Veronica Gil, Marketing Manager at Noken advises one to take note of banking on the guarantee and responsible solutions with the consumption of resources.

“In a market that has traditionally been very price-sensitive, we would recommend that customers should think long-term and bank on the durability of the materials, as well as on the solutions which contribute to saving water and energy; even more so in parts of Africa where access to resources is sometimes restricted.”

Ceramica Cleopatra Group

Based in Tenth of Ramadan City, Ceramica Cleopatra Group is an Egyptian pioneer in ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles, sanitary ware and bath set manufacturing. State-of-the-art technologies support the company’s reputation for style, quality and flair, and its philosophy to treat each of its products as a work of art.

With more than one million Italian-inspired designs in 55 different sizes, Ceramica Cleopatra Group caters to a wide variety of tastes and styles and is able to design, manufacture and produce personalized projects and collections. Several local and international distributors work every day to sell the products all over the world: Ceramica Cleopatra Group exports to more than 100 countries worldwide.

The company’s reputation for quality and durability has ensured steady international growth and strong and stable customer satisfaction. They have a new website white ville which has more products.

Lecico

Lecico is a major global exporter of sanitary ware and one of the largest manufacturers in the world. What sets Lecico apart in a crowded world marketplace is Product Quality, Innovation and Competitive Pricing.

From the beginning Lecico has set out to manufacture products that meet the highest quality standards, its competitive advantage is in its ability to produce world-class goods at low costs due to proximity to its raw materials and labour in Egypt.

The company offers a variety of designs in both Close Couple WC and Wall Hung WC with standard or soft closing seats. The basin range ranges from pedestal mounted, underslung, vanity and countertops. Urinals are also offered in different sizes and designs. The objective is to meet all needs in different pricing brackets. All Lecico sanitary ware carries a 20-year manufacturer’s guarantee.

Villeroy & Boch

Since 1748, Villeroy & Boch has been adding a decorative touch to its customers’ day-to-day lives with top-quality ceramic products. Villeroy & Boch stands for innovative spirit, class and sophistication. A total of around 7,500 employees develop, design and produce premium ceramics for markets in 125 countries.

The Bathroom and Wellness Division’s portfolio encompasses the full spectrum of products required to create comfortable bathrooms: from high-quality ceramics to beautifully crafted baths, exclusive whirlpool tubs and clever shower systems. Tasteful bathroom furniture, mirrors and a range of taps and fittings add the finishing touches.

Villeroy & Boch is setting new standards in the area of Bathroom and Wellness, with innovations such as the DirectFlush technology, a revolutionary new approach to cleaning toilets. The rimless toilets in the DirectFlush generation practically clean themselves each time you flush, ensuring hygiene and cleanliness. With a flush volume of just 3 to 4.5 litres, DirectFlush makes extremely efficient use of resources.

LAUFEN

LAUFEN was founded in Switzerland in 1892, at a time when sanitary conditions were well below today’s standards and level of convenience -standards to which LAUFEN, the only sanitary porcelain manufacturer producing exclusively in Europe, contributed.

LAUFEN has now widened its expertise and its portfolio of sanitary ware, bathtubs, furniture and accessories by adding faucets to the product range. Although exquisite craftsmanship has always been a trademark of LAUFEN products, a great deal of thought goes into their design too. For several decades now, LAUFEN has had a positive experience of successful collaboration with outstanding architects and designers.

In the development of new bathroom suite concepts, the expectations of the designer are met by the experience and precision of modellers, product developers and engineers.

Vortex Sanitaryware (Pty) Ltd

Vortex Sanitaryware (Pty) Ltd proudly provides quality plumbing products to South Africa and many sub-Saharan African countries under their exclusive brands of BluTide and McAlpine. These product ranges have an extensive offering of products across all income groups.

The BluTide tap and mixer products are designed by the Vortex South African team specifically for the South African Market and sub-Saharan African markets. All taps and mixers are designed and manufactured to comply with local standards.

The business is built on the back of a strong management customer-centric team. Together, they have over 75 years of experience in the design, manufacture, wholesale, sales, and marketing of plumbing products to the retail industry.

Eros Sanitaryware

Multi-talented facets of Eros have flowered into a huge range of colours and styles in the seamless bath suite model. Remarkable is a word that can be easily associated with Eros products. Eros sanitary ware inherits its Italian looks with panache and rare brilliant whiteness. The company has gone beyond style and has actually thought about how to make it easy for you to maintain your bath suite in its pristine glory. Eros products come with a unique coating that prevents stubborn hard water or salt water stains from forming. Not only does this make it easy to maintain and clean, but it also saves water.

Water conservation is synonymous with this range of Eros products. The company’s well-endowed R&D department has come up with the novel concept of dual flushing. Water conservation is now a necessity the world over and the dual flush mode of Eros is a big step in that direction.

At present, they are exporting their sanitary wares to Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., Eastern Europe, Jordan, Yemen, Qatar, Oman, Palestine, Israel, all over the Gulf, Middle East, Kenya, Johannesburg, Durban, Tanzania, Nigeria etc.

Bathco South Africa

Bathco South Africa has been designing, manufacturing and distributing a wide range of bathroom products for more than 38 years, a period of time in which they have crossed borders thanks to their intuition and know-how, and they are now proud to be present on all five continents.

Their range of be-spoke basins presents many opportunities to add ‘flare and style’ to guest suites and toilets. The design possibilities are endless. Unique materials like stone, aluminum and cement are used to create statement pieces. Bathco has as its 3 pillars, design, innovation and quality.

A unique aspect of Bathco sanitary ware products is that they are very high-quality Spanish porcelain. It goes through a double glazing process meaning it has a very smooth silky finish and is more scratch-resistant. Products can be seen at the Bathco showroom in Fourways, Johannesburg.