Brand overview
Bradley Corporation was founded in 1921 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has grown into one of North America's most respected manufacturers of commercial plumbing products. The company is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, where it continues to manufacture a significant portion of its products.
Bradley is best known for three product areas: commercial restroom accessories (competing directly with Bobrick and ASI), washfountains (where they are the clear market leader), and emergency safety equipment (eyewash stations, safety showers). This breadth sets Bradley apart from pure-accessory manufacturers.
Bradley's strength is particularly pronounced in healthcare, education, and institutional projects — environments where their durable construction and specialty product offerings (ligature-resistant accessories, integrated handwashing systems) give them a clear advantage.
History & background
Bradley Corporation was founded in 1921 and has grown to become one of the most recognized manufacturers in the commercial restroom industry. Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI, the company has built its reputation through consistent product quality, broad distribution, and strong support for the architectural and contractor communities.
Over the decades, Bradley Corporation has expanded its product line to cover virtually every category of commercial restroom accessory and fixture. This breadth of coverage is one of the primary reasons architects continue to specify the brand — the ability to coordinate finishes across a complete restroom package from a single manufacturer simplifies specification and reduces field substitution risk.
Today, Bradley Corporation products are distributed through commercial plumbing and hardware distributors nationwide and are available through online commercial suppliers including Total Restroom.
Product lines
Restroom accessories
Complete accessory line including soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, grab bars, toilet paper holders, and more. Available in multiple finish families coordinated across product types. Competes directly with Bobrick and ASI.
Core lineWashfountains
Bradley invented the commercial washfountain and remains the market leader. Circular and semicircular stainless steel units serving 3–8 users simultaneously. Standard in factories, schools, athletic facilities, and military installations. The Washbar integrated sink/soap/dry system is a modern evolution.
Market leaderEmergency equipment
Eyewash stations, safety drench showers, combination units. Required by OSHA in laboratories, industrial facilities, and anywhere hazardous materials are handled. Bradley is the top specification for emergency safety equipment in commercial construction.
Safety equipmentHealthcare products
Ligature-resistant accessories, antimicrobial surfaces, and products designed specifically for behavioral health and psychiatric environments. A growing area of Bradley's product portfolio.
Healthcare specialtySignature products
Bradley's Washbar — an integrated countertop unit combining soap, water, and drying in a single surface — is one of the most innovative commercial restroom products of the past decade. The Washbar eliminates the need for separate dispensers and drying equipment, and is increasingly specified in high-end office and hospitality projects.
The S19 Series Washfountain remains the standard for multi-user handwashing in industrial and institutional settings. Available in 36" and 54" diameters in stainless steel, it serves 3–5 users simultaneously from a foot pedal or sensor-activated spray ring.
Who specifies and uses Bradley Corporation products
Why Bradley Corporation matters in commercial restroom specification
Bradley's unique position in the market is their ability to cover three distinct product categories — accessories, washfountains, and emergency equipment — from a single manufacturer. For projects that require all three (industrial facilities, schools with science labs, manufacturing plants), specifying Bradley simplifies coordination, purchasing, and maintenance.
In healthcare, Bradley's investment in ligature-resistant products and behavioral health accessories fills a need that Bobrick and ASI don't address as comprehensively. A psychiatric hospital or behavioral health wing may specify Bradley throughout specifically because of this specialty product offering.
The Washbar system represents a different approach to restroom design — instead of specifying five separate accessories (soap dispenser, faucet, towel dispenser, dryer, mirror), the Washbar integrates the entire handwashing experience in one countertop unit. For design-forward architects, this creates a compelling, minimal restroom aesthetic.
Specifying Bradley Corporation products
Bradley accessories are specified under Section 10 28 00 — Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories. Washfountains are typically specified under Section 22 42 39 — Commercial Laundry Trays and Sinks or Section 22 42 16 depending on the project's spec structure. Emergency equipment is specified under Section 22 33 00 — Electric Domestic Water Heaters or a dedicated emergency equipment section.
Specify Bradley accessories by series name (e.g., "Bradley Verge Series" or "Bradley Bradex Series") and model number, with finish designation. For washfountains, include the diameter, configuration (circular vs. semicircular), and activation method (foot pedal, sensor, knee operation).
Available through commercial plumbing distributors, restroom accessory specialty dealers, and online at Total Restroom.