Speakman shower heads are manufactured in various locations depending on model, with design and engineering in the United States but manufacturing split between USA and overseas, similar to many plumbing brands. Speakman Company, founded in 1869 in Wilmington, Delaware, by Allen Speakman, is headquartered in New Castle, Delaware, and is one of oldest plumbing companies in US, famous for inventing adjustable shower head. Historically, Speakman manufactured entirely in USA in Delaware, but today, like Delta, Moen, and Kohler, some manufacturing has moved overseas for cost reasons, while higher-end and commercial models may still be assembled in USA. Speakman Anystream and Hotel series shower heads are designed in USA in Delaware, with engineering and quality control in USA, and manufactured in facilities in USA and abroad including China under Speakman quality standards. Speakman emphasizes American design and testing, with compliance to EPA WaterSense and ASME standards. For exact origin, check packaging, Made in USA or Made in China. Speakman customer service at 1-800-537-2107 can tell you origin by model. Compared to Symmons which is made primarily in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA, Speakman has more overseas production. So Speakman shower heads are designed in New Castle, Delaware, USA, and manufactured in USA and overseas facilities, with engineering and quality control in USA, American brand with global manufacturing.
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