Hytec Plumbing Products was founded in July of 1979 under the name of Hytec Manufacturing Ltd. In 1987 Hytec Manufacturing was purchased by Kohler® Co., a family controlled business since 1873, and became Hytec Plumbing Products, A Division of Kohler® Ltd. Hytec is a full-line manufacturer of gelcoat and acrylic bathtubs, showers and tub/showers and shower receptors.