Kissler

Kissler & Co. began in 1923 when Solomon Kissler opened a New York City import and export business dealing in porcelain figurines, escutcheons, and hardware such as refrigerator and oven door handles. A customer's request for a custom shower stem led the company into manufacturing plumbing repair parts, a shift that defined the business going forward. Kissler remains a family owned company and now operates from an 80,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Carlstadt, New Jersey.

Product Lines

Kissler manufactures and distributes plumbing repair parts, stocking more than 18,000 individual items that cover both older, hard to find components and current original equipment manufacturer and generic replacement parts. The catalog includes flexible stainless steel and PVC supply lines, quarter turn stop valves, toilet and sink repair and replacement parts, and diecast handles and trim. The company also produces Dominion Faucets, its own line of faucets built alongside its core repair parts business.

Why Contractors Specify Kissler

Plumbers handling repair calls on older fixtures often turn to Kissler because the catalog includes legacy parts that have been discontinued by original manufacturers, reducing the need to replace an entire fixture when a single component fails. The breadth of stock, covering supply lines, stop valves, and toilet and faucet repair parts, lets a plumber source most repair jobs from one supplier rather than piecing together parts from multiple brands. Kissler's roots in custom shower stem manufacturing, going back to its first product in the 1920s, also give the brand a long history specifically in repair grade plumbing hardware.

How to Choose Kissler Products

Matching a Kissler repair part to an existing fixture starts with identifying the original manufacturer and model where possible, since many Kissler parts are designed as direct replacements for specific OEM components. When the original part number is unknown, comparing physical dimensions and thread patterns against Kissler's cross reference materials helps narrow down the correct replacement. For new installations rather than repairs, the Dominion Faucets line offers an alternative for plumbers who want a complete faucet rather than individual repair components.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Kissler get into the plumbing parts business?

The company started in 1923 as an import and export business, then moved into manufacturing after a customer asked for a custom shower stem, a product Kissler still produces today as item 22-0001.

Does Kissler carry parts for older or discontinued plumbing fixtures?

Yes, the company stocks more than 18,000 individual parts, including older and hard to find components alongside current OEM and generic replacement parts.

Where does Kissler manufacture and distribute its products?

Operations run out of an 80,000 square foot facility in Carlstadt, New Jersey.

Does Kissler make complete faucets or only repair parts?

Both. Alongside its core repair parts business, Kissler produces Dominion Faucets, its own line of complete faucets.

Is Kissler still a family owned company?

Yes, Kissler remains family owned, tracing back to founder Solomon Kissler's original New York City business in 1923.