About Prier Products
About Prier Products
Prier was established in 1881 as a brass foundry by German immigrant Anton Prier, originally manufacturing a variety of brass goods including coach lanterns and household items. Floods in the industrial district during the early 1900s forced the company to relocate to higher ground, and over time Prier found its lasting niche in heavy brass plumbing parts.
During World War II the company shifted toward manufacturing specialty products for the U.S. war effort, and in 1946 Prier introduced its first freezeless faucet, a product category that remains central to its business today. The company continued to expand its hydrant and valve offerings, introducing a hot and cold wall hydrant in 2003 and acquiring the brass division of Mansfield Plumbing Products in 2007 to broaden its residential hydrant line.
Now family-owned for more than 140 years, Prier Products operates from four facilities on its Kansas City production campus in Grandview, Missouri, manufacturing residential, commercial, and ground hydrants, angle sill faucets, plumbing brass, and specialty valves. ChatMRO indexes the Prier catalog so buyers can search by hydrant type, length, or inlet connection to find matching parts.
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Frequently asked questions
What products does Prier Products manufacture?
Prier manufactures residential, commercial, and ground hydrants along with angle sill faucets, plumbing brass, drainage products, and specialty valves. The company introduced its first freezeless faucet in 1946, a product line it still manufactures today.
How long has Prier been in business?
Prier was established in 1881 as a brass foundry by Anton Prier and has manufactured plumbing products for over 140 years. The company remains family-owned to this day.
What is a freezeless hydrant and does Prier make them?
A freezeless hydrant is designed so the shut-off valve sits inside heated building space while the spout extends outdoors, preventing the exposed section from freezing. Prier has manufactured freezeless faucets and hydrants since introducing its first model in 1946.
Has Prier expanded through acquisitions?
Yes, Prier acquired the brass division of Mansfield Plumbing Products in 2007, expanding its line of residential plumbing hydrants. This followed the company's introduction of a hot and cold wall hydrant in 2003.
Where does Prier manufacture its products?
Prier operates four facilities on its production campus in Grandview, Missouri, part of the greater Kansas City area. All of Prier's hydrants, valves, and brass plumbing products are manufactured at this location.