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After a century of incredible progress, Oatey has changed with the times, meeting the needs of its customers and manufacturing products designed to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives. Because of this evolution, Oatey is recognized today as a leading manufacturer of high-quality plumbing products.

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1916

Oatey Co. founded by L.R. Oatey

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1942

Oatey drills aircraft bolts to help US efforts during World War II

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1947

Oatey establishes manufacturing plant and corporate headquarters on Berea Road in Cleveland, Ohio

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1958-1959

Hardware DIY division started and corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility opened at West 160th Street in Cleveland, Ohio

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1963

First $1,000,000 year with 45 employees

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1972

Oatey begins manufacturing solvent cements

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1986

Oatey acquires American Roof Flashing Company (ARFCO)

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1989

Oatey acquires United Elchem Industries

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1990

Oatey acquires Cherne Industries

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1992-1993

Oatey Canada is established and Oatey acquires Casper Drains the following year

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2002

Oatey SCS launches in North America

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2003

Oatey acquires Dearborn Brass

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2004

Oatey SCS opens LEED certified Cleveland Distribution Center

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2006

Oatey acquires William H. Harvey Co.

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2008

Oatey opens first Asia facility in Changsha China and begins LEAN implementation program

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2011

Oatey acquires Hercules Chemical Co.

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2016

Oatey celebrates 100 years of excellence and opens Gold LEED certified Customer Support Center

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2017

Oatey acquires QuickDrain USA

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2017

Oatey open an international distribution facility in Mexico  

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2018

Oatey acquires G.F. Thompson Company Limited, including its brand name Masters
 

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2019

Oatey acquires Keeney Holdings LLC, including Plumb Pak, Belanger and Keeney brands
 

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