Top 10 PEX Brands

Apollo

This brand originated in 2006, but was well established before its entrance into the PEX society. It was originally founded in 1928 by two Detroit based manufacturers who specialized in brass valves and fittings. Apollo is owned by Aalberts Industries Company, and specializes in the distribution of PEX tubing, tools, fittings, manifolds, and most importantly their intricate valves.

Everhot

The brand Everhot established in 2006 with its production of PEX-B, along with countless fittings, tools, and accessories sold alongside. Throughout the decade Everhot has blossomed into a franchise, pulling its own share of the market through tough business strategy and great customer service.

Mr.PEX

MrPEX with North-European roots is one of the popular radiant floor heating and domestic hot and cold water systems manufacturer in US. Their PEX-a tubing are like none other, with the durability and performance made to match the name behind them.

Nibco

With almost 100 years of service to the plumbing community it is no surprise that Nibco remains a solid choice for any consumer. Their stock is filled with PEX-C tubing, fitting, and valves. Their name has been around for almost a century and continues to be one of the more trusted brands in the industry.

Rehau

Rehau will always remain as one of the proprietors of PEX; PEX-A to be exact. This company was the pioneer in the invention of the Engel method. The Engel method or PEX-A is known as the best type of PEX due to its exceeding that of all international standards set for performance.

SharkBite

For example, Sharkbite invented a push-fit fitting which utilizes the consumer to connect PEX tubing without the need for any tools. This fitting was established and patented to give this organization a foot in the door, in which they swung the door wide open, being the leading brand for plumbing fittings in North America.

Sioux Chief

Through its inventiveness and understanding of the plumbing industry Sioux Chief remains among the top distributors of fittings and copper manifolds for PEX based systems. The company was started back in 1957 through an ingenious idea by the founder. He was the first to invent an all in one copper stub out and air chamber. Ever since then, there has been no looking back; Sioux Chief continues to hold a firm grip on the competition.

Uponor Wirsbo

Another leader in the PEX industry will always be its original pioneer, Uponor. This organization acquired the Wirsbo Company in 1988, just 4 years after their arrival in the United States. Specializing in PEX-A, or the Engel method PEX, this company continues to gradually progress. Uponor has retained its dominance in the industry, accumulating net sales of over a billion dollars in 2014.

Viega

The Viega Company started out in 1899 in Germany through an independent businessman. Through innovativeness they were able to establish a trustworthy name and established a pipe joining solution which they brought to North America in 1999, a hundred years later. The Viega pro press is the global leader in fitting technology for industrial, commercial, and residential projects.

Zurn

Zurn was one of the leading companies distributing PEX tubing and fittings in the early 2000’s. In 2007 a class action lawsuit was filed against them for an array of defective fittings that caused over 20 million dollars in damage. Since then their reputation was damaged and they were bought by Rexnord, a leader in industrial plumbing and engineering.

Companies

PEX Tubing

PEX Tools

PEX Fittings

PEX Manifolds

Apollo PEX

PEX-b, PEX-Al-PEX

Yes

Yes

Yes

Everhot PEX

PEX-b, PEX-Al-PEX

Yes

Yes

Yes

Mr.PEX

PEX-a

No

No

Nibco

PEX-c, PEX-Al-PEX

Yes

Yes

No

Rehau

PEX-a

No

Yes

Yes

Sharkbite

PEX-b

No

Yes

Yes

Sioux Chief

PEX-b

None

Yes

Yes

Uponor

PEX-a

Yes

Yes

Yes

Viega

PEX-b, PEX-Al-PEX

Yes

Yes

Yes

Zurn

PEX-b, PEX-Al-PEX

Yes

Yes

Yes