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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions

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In Decline - Vice President Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Employee Review

1.0
Oct 1, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

90 plus years of making sinks, cabinets, fountains and other plumbing products. They are family owned a with deep Chicago history.

Cons

Elkay was once a proud brand. American Standard, Kohler, Moen, Franke and Blanco all market far better sinks. Elkay isn't even available at Lowe's anymore. Home Depot carries few sinks. Even the big plumbing distribution companies have minimized Elkay due to their poor service and high pricing. On the cabinet side, MasterBrands, Masco and American Woodmark offer significant quality, value and quicker delivery solutions. The Board, unfortunately, is weak and not guiding the elderly family chairman. So sad.

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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Response
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We are pleased to be able to give you an update -- Elkay has been experiencing a near record year in many areas of the business. Overall, revenues are up and we’ve signed significant new business with big box retailers; we’ve also successfully launched several exciting new products and have recently acquired a company that positions us for future growth in a new channel. As you know, although we are family owned, we pride ourselves on being professionally managed. Over the past few years, we’ve built an exceptionally balanced leadership team that blends the strengths of seasoned officers with new leaders from the outside. This brings a fresh, contemporary outlook to the business and our work culture that our employees seem to appreciate. One cultural area we continue to expand upon is Work-Life Balance. We encourage our employees to make their home lives and outside interests a priority. Providing employees the space to pursue their passions outside of work (sports, volunteering, or family interests) helps us attract and retain well-rounded talent that comes to work vibrant and refreshed. Sharing their interests back at the office seems to build greater camaraderie and stronger teams. We hope that since leaving Elkay, you’ve moved on to a satisfying new role and wish you every success in your future endeavors.

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1.0
Jul 15, 2026
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Pros

Competitive pay, many volunteer opportunities

Cons

I would not recommend working at Zurn’s Erie location. In my experience, the leadership culture is deeply disconnected from the employees they are responsible for leading. Talented, hardworking individuals are driven away rather than developed and supported. Experience, initiative, creativity, adaptability, and a willingness to go above and beyond are rarely recognized or valued. The organization consistently prioritizes quantity over quality, while significant issues involving leadership, processes, and communication remain unaddressed. Employees are discouraged from speaking up, challenging decisions, or offering new perspectives. Instead of fostering collaboration and psychological safety, the culture often rewards compliance and silence. Leadership routinely uses team meetings and group discussions to interrupt, dismiss, or publicly undermine employees. In my experience, there was a pervasive fear of retaliation, which discouraged open communication and honest dialogue. HR also appeared to prioritize protecting senior leadership over addressing employee concerns objectively, contributing to a workplace where employees had little confidence that issues would be handled fairly or without negative consequences Before posting this review, I noticed many 5-star reviews repeating the phrase, “It’s not for everyone.” I agree with that sentiment—but perhaps for different reasons. Working in the Zurn Erie office appears to be best suited for individuals who are comfortable in an environment where people, sound processes, and ethical decision-making are not consistently prioritized. It is a workplace that, in my experience, relies heavily on fear-based management and offers little room for creativity, independent thinking, or diverse perspectives. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this workplace. Anyone considering employment should carefully research the organization’s culture and speak with current and former employees before accepting a position.

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