LIXIL at a glance: brands, products, and EPD coverage
LIXIL is a global house of water and housing brands that shows up on specs through names everyone knows: GROHE, American Standard, INAX, TOSTEM, and DXV. If your team is chasing bids in 2026, knowing where LIXIL already has Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and where gaps remain can keep your products in play rather than penalized by generic assumptions.
Who LIXIL is and where they compete
LIXIL (lixil.com) spans residential and commercial water technology plus building envelope products. The portfolio covers faucets and thermostatic mixers, toilets and sinks, smart bidets, shower systems, and aluminum windows and doors. It is not a pure play. Think multi‑brand toolbox that shows up from healthcare suites to high‑rise curtain walls.
Rough product breadth
Across GROHE, American Standard, INAX, DXV, and TOSTEM, the SKU count easily sits in the hundreds. They serve multiple product families in Division 22 and Division 08, which means spec paths in both plumbing and openings. That breadth is great for cross‑selling, and it makes consistent EPD coverage more important so teams are not juggling mixed documentation.
Where EPD coverage is strongest today (as of December 2025)
GROHE has robust, current group EPDs in Europe for mixers, hand showers, and thermostats published under EN 15804+A2 with EPD International AB and in France via INIES. In North America, several sanitary ceramics are covered by product‑specific EPDs listed with UL Solutions, including bowls, tanks, and sinks in recognizable series. This gives project teams clean documentation for common bathroom packages.
The thin spots to watch
Coverage for American Standard faucets in the U.S. appears thinner, particularly compared to European GROHE families that already carry group EPDs. Windows and doors under TOSTEM are less visible in U.S.‑facing project libraries, which can leave façade packages exposed when owners ask for EPD‑backed selections. If your catalog leans on those lines, this is the moment to queue up LCAs.
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Why the gap matters on bids
When an EPD is missing, design teams often must model a generic or industry‑average value that includes conservative buffers. That pushes a perfectly good product to the edge of the shortlist because the math looks heavier than it really is. With LEED v5 moving forward in 2026 and continuing to reward product‑specific EPDs, the documentation you have can decide whether pricing even gets a fair look.
Competitors LIXIL meets most often
For toilets, faucets, and showers, the frequent matchups include Kohler, TOTO, Moen, Delta Faucet, and Hansgrohe. Several of these already publish product‑specific EPDs in North America for faucets and high‑efficiency toilets, which makes substitutions easier for specifiers who are in a hurry. On the envelope side, storefront and curtain wall packages commonly pit TOSTEM against YKK AP, Andersen, and Pella in project planning conversations.
A practical example of lost spec gravity
If an American Standard two‑piece toilet or a popular widespread faucet ships without a product‑specific EPD in the U.S., a project team chasing LEED v5 credits will likely pivot to a competitor with a current declaration, for example a TOTO toilet family or a Kohler faucet series with a documented EPD. That swap can happen even when performance is equivalent, simply because the paperwork is ready.
Fastest lifts for 2026
Prioritize fresh product‑specific EPDs for high‑volume sanitary ceramics and the top three faucet platforms sold through distribution. Leverage existing European group EPD models as a starting reference where PCR alignment allows, then publish with a U.S. operator to meet local submittal habits. For windows and doors, pick one flagship TOSTEM system per application type, target a cradle‑to‑grave scope, and publish once per manufacturing route so sales stops losing time on alternates.
Picking the right partner for the work
Look for an LCA and EPD partner that collects plant data with minimal lift on your side, manages cross‑brand coordination, and can publish with the operator your customers prefer. Speed without reliability helps no one. The best teams are operator‑agnostic, familiar with UL, IBU, and EPD International, and can translate existing models into the right PCR family without rework.
Where to find LIXIL’s sustainability stance
LIXIL publishes targets and initiatives on its sustainability hub, useful for aligning messaging when you launch new EPDs (LIXIL Sustainability). Tie your product declarations back to those commitments so submittals sound consistent.
What this means for your 2026 spec strategy
LIXIL’s strongest EPD footing sits with GROHE mixers and showers in Europe and a set of UL‑listed sanitary ceramics in North America. The opportunity is obvious. Close the faucet gap for American Standard in the U.S. and stand up a first wave of TOSTEM system EPDs. Do that, and you reduce friction in submittals, shrink substitution risk, and keep margin rather than negotiating from the back foot. There is strong reasons to start now, not later, because competitors already moved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which LIXIL brands most commonly appear on U.S. commercial specs and where are EPDs already available?
GROHE and American Standard show up most in the U.S. GROHE has multiple current group EPDs for mixers and showers in Europe and some North America ceramics are covered under UL. American Standard faucets in the U.S. appear to have fewer public product‑specific EPDs right now.
What product families should LIXIL prioritize for new EPDs to win more bids in 2026?
High‑volume sanitary ceramics and the top three faucet platforms in U.S. channels, plus one or two flagship TOSTEM storefront or window wall systems to support façade packages.
Do group EPDs help for faucets and showers if product‑specific EPDs are not ready?
Yes. Group EPDs aligned to EN 15804+A2 are widely accepted in Europe and can keep a family spec‑able while product‑specific U.S. declarations are prepared. Confirm PCR alignment and program operator expectations for the target market.
Which competitors are most likely to displace LIXIL SKUs when an EPD is missing?
For plumbing fixtures and fittings, Kohler, TOTO, Moen, Delta Faucet, and Hansgrohe. For windows and doors, YKK AP, Andersen, and Pella often appear on the same project shortlists.
What should we demand from an LCA partner to move fast without sacrificing quality?
White‑glove data collection across plants and brands, operator‑agnostic publishing experience, and deep familiarity with PCR families for sanitary ceramics, fittings, and façade systems. That combination keeps internal workload low and gets dependable EPDs out on time.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
