The Bath Barn is the retail showroom for Mervin Zimmerman Inc. and was named with the company’s roots in mind. Mervin Zimmerman Inc. was established in 1968 in a barn in Lititz, PA, and has been family-owned and operated ever since. The Bath Barn offers the latest designs and technology and features a variety of working bathroom displays, along with hundreds of quality fixtures, parts and accessories. We think you’ll love our selection and appreciate the personal service we have to offer. Our design consultants are always on hand to help you make your selections and answer any of your questions. Contact us today or stop by to get started on your next bathroom remodeling project!
1968
Property is purchased by Mervin & Martha Zimmerman with the intent to establish a business. Mervin & Martha move in to a house on the property with their 4 children.
September 1968
Mervin opens his plumbing & HVAC business
1969
The business has grown and Mervin hires his brother Lester as his first employee.
1976
Mervin’s dream of having a plumbing store & showroom is beginning and part of the barn is remodeled into a storefront selling parts and fixtures.
1978
Mervin’s business continues to grow and is incorporated, becoming Mervin Zimmerman Inc.
1984
Mervin’s youngest son Merle joins Bonnie and his 2 older brothers working for the family business.
1985
Addition to the Store & Showroom is built with a Grand Opening in September of 1985.
1988
A Warehouse is built and additional offices are created as the business continues to grow and flourish.
1997
Mervin’s son Merle becomes president and part owner of Mervin Zimmerman Inc & Mervin begins to reduce his official duties.
2005 - 2006
Planning, Construction & Opening of a new and expanded showroom.
2007
Grand Opening for the new showroom giving enlarged space a new name – The Bath Barn.
2016
Mervin passes away and gifts his shares of the business to his daughter Bonnie & grandchildren Cody & Linsey forming a partnership with Merle to run the business.
2020
An updated logo and rebranding is given to Bath Barn and Mervin Zimmerman Inc.