Family-owned since 1945
Engineered to Endure
Engineering and manufacturing products for the infrastructure people rely on every day.
We make our own stuff, and we have it in inventory. If we don't have it in inventory, we can quickly turn it around.
Markets
Where products perform.
Our products are ubiquitous across commercial, institutional, and governmental construction. Stainless steel Acorn® fixtures show up in justice applications and public parks; cast iron Smith® drains in grocery stores, schools, and train stations; Murdock® fountains in airports and sports facilities. Designed to work together, MGI brands simplify the specification and ordering process.
Commercial buildings
Corrections
Education
Fire protection
Healthcare
Industrial
Institutional
Public safety
Sports & entertainment
Airports & transportation
Who we are
Three generations
of leadership
Since 1945, three generations of the Morris family have guided the company with a long-term perspective and an unwavering commitment to growth. As a privately held organization, we continue to invest in our people, our brands, and our future.
We control our own destiny.
Earl L. Morris
Founder. Entrepreneur. Visionary.
Founded the company in 1945 and established the entrepreneurial values, customer focus, and engineering-first mindset that continue to guide Morris Group International today.
1945 - 1970
Donald E. Morris
CEO, Morris Group International
Expanded a family business into a global manufacturing enterprise, leading decades of growth through innovation, acquisition, and long-term investment.
1970 - Present
Barrett Morris
President, Acorn Engineering Company & Jay R. Smith MFG. Co.
Carries forward the company’s engineering and manufacturing heritage, helping lead core brands that trace directly back to the company’s founding.
2023 - Present
Kristin Kahle
President, Whitehall Manufacturing
Champions innovation in healthcare and institutional environments while advancing the next chapter of family leadership.
2023 - Present
Randall Morris
President, Fire Protection Divisions & Elmdor Access Doors
Leads growth across fire protection and specialty product divisions while preserving the entrepreneurial spirit that built the company.
2023 - Present
Our facilities
Manufacturing without compromise
From concept to completion, our facilities are built to do more. Our capabilities span engineering, fabrication, machining, assembly, and distribution. Throughout it all, we maintain control over every stage of the process to ensure quality, consistency, and speed at every step.
Fabrication
Machining
Assembly
Cast molding
Quality assurance
Training
Research & development
Polishing
Plating
Painting
Warehousing
Distribution
Sales
Shipping
Engineering
Customer service
Engineered for generations
Built to last
Products engineered for decades of service, not years.
It is not uncommon to find a Smith® cast-iron floor drain or an Acorn® stainless steel fixture still performing reliably decades after installation. That longevity is no accident. Thoughtful engineering, quality materials, and manufacturing expertise refined over generations are central to Morris Group International operations.
We continue to invest in advanced technologies, automation, and precision manufacturing to ensure every product meets the same standard: dependable performance for the life of the building.
