About Us
Our Story
Barrier Free Outlet is the official Bestbath ecommerce store. Bestbath became a world-leading manufacturer of bathing products by focusing on being first in product quality and first in creating products for people of all abilities.
Our products — from walk-in tubs to traditional shower inserts — are designed to be useful, beautiful, and easily modified as individuals’ needs and abilities change. We work closely with architects, commercial project developers, trade professionals and homeowners to ensure our designs provide the function and value needed today and for many years to come.
Bestbath’s Beginnings
Bestbath began in 1969 as Component Structures, Inc., producing industry-standard bathing products. Bestbath founder Gary Multanen started his career at the growing company in 1971 as plant manager. Ten years later, he purchased the company and continued to expand its market reach and product line.
One day, while visiting with his mother and hearing in detail about the difficulties she experienced in bathing, Multanen realized there was a problem: The market was failing to provide quality, easy-to-access bathing products. He solved the problem by quickly adding a line of high quality, safe, and accessible bathing products to the company’s existing line of traditional shower and bathtub options.
In 2000, all product lines were consolidated under the brand name Best Bath Systems, now known simply as Bestbath.
Bestbath today.
Bestbath’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Caldwell, Idaho, uses lean and efficient processes to produce its tubs, showers, and surrounds.
At Bestbath, our commitment to being first in quality, first in accessibility will continue to guide us as we create, innovate, and lead the industry in producing the best bathing products available worldwide.
First in quality, first in accessibility — Better living begins with Bestbath.
Barrier Free Outlet is the official Bestbath ecommerce store. Bestbath became a world-leading manufacturer of bathing products by focusing on being first in product quality and first in creating products for people of all abilities.
Our products — from walk-in tubs to traditional shower inserts — are designed to be useful, beautiful, and easily modified as individuals’ needs and abilities change. We work closely with architects, commercial project developers, trade professionals and homeowners to ensure our designs provide the function and value needed today and for many years to come.
Bestbath’s Beginnings
Bestbath began in 1969 as Component Structures, Inc., producing industry-standard bathing products. Bestbath founder Gary Multanen started his career at the growing company in 1971 as plant manager. Ten years later, he purchased the company and continued to expand its market reach and product line.
One day, while visiting with his mother and hearing in detail about the difficulties she experienced in bathing, Multanen realized there was a problem: The market was failing to provide quality, easy-to-access bathing products. He solved the problem by quickly adding a line of high quality, safe, and accessible bathing products to the company’s existing line of traditional shower and bathtub options.
In 2000, all product lines were consolidated under the brand name Best Bath Systems, now known simply as Bestbath.
Bestbath today.
Bestbath’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Caldwell, Idaho, uses lean and efficient processes to produce its tubs, showers, and surrounds.
At Bestbath, our commitment to being first in quality, first in accessibility will continue to guide us as we create, innovate, and lead the industry in producing the best bathing products available worldwide.
First in quality, first in accessibility — Better living begins with Bestbath.