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The recognition reinforces Oatey’s continued commitment to employee experience, well-being, development and long-term success.

CLEVELAND, SEPTEMBER 01, 2026 —Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, has been named a 2026 NorthCoast 99 award winner by the Employers Resource Council (ERC). This recognition marks the 16th time Oatey has earned the prestigious NorthCoast 99 award, which honors 99 Northeast Ohio workplaces with exceptional policies, practices and benefits for attracting and retaining top talent.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, JULY 22, 2026 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, proudly announces that Alan Toot has been promoted to Vice President, Engineering.

Oatey | Case Study | July 2026 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville | QuickDrain

For patient room showers with resinous poured flooring, the project team chose Oatey’s QuickDrain ProLine linear drains, customized to fit the floor system, outlet location, and below-slab connections.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Jim Ayers Tower, originally known during construction as the LINK Building, was planned as a major expansion of Vanderbilt University Hospital. Vanderbilt Medicine described the project as the hospital’s largest facility expansion to date: a 15-level, approximately 470,000-square-foot tower designed to add inpatient and clinical capacity while creating a new front door to the hospital.

Given annually, the award honors a manufacturer representative who goes above and beyond for customers, builds meaningful partnerships and carries forward the relationship-driven legacy of the late Bob Bender, an esteemed Oatey sales leader for over 40 years.

CLEVELAND, MAY 07, 2026 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, proudly announces that Michael McLeod, Principal at Harry Warren of Georgia Manufacturer Representative Agency, has been named the fifth annual recipient of the Bob Bender Legacy Award.

The new cover brings elevated style and performance to modern bathrooms, offering greater design versatility for homeowners, designers and installers.

CLEVELAND, APRIL 29, 2026 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced the launch of its new Trellis drain cover, the latest addition to its Designline Decorative Shower Drain collection. The new cover enhances Oatey’s robust portfolio of design-forward decorative drains, giving homeowners and professionals another sophisticated option that blends style, performance and durability.

Having joined Oatey in early 2025, Wright will continue to advance the company’s data and analytics capabilities, with an emphasis on emerging technologies, including AI, and their impact on operations and decision-making.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, APRIL 02, 2026 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announced today that John Wright has been promoted to Vice President, Analytics.

Five-year company veteran will continue to drive cross-functional collaboration across Oatey to align technology with company business priorities, boost operational excellence, support associates, and deliver value to the customer.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, APRIL 02, 2026 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announced today that Liz Wells has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer.

Engineered for both overflow and non-overflow sinks, the innovative drain offers a versatile, easy-to-install solution crafted for superior performance and style.

CLEVELAND, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 — Dearborn^®, a part of the Oatey family of companies, today announced the launch of its Universal Pop Down^® Sink Drain, a sleek and innovative solution that combines modern design, universal compatibility, and everyday practicality.

Seven-year company veteran will focus on aligning operations, product development, quality and commercial strategies to elevate the brand and grow Cherne’s presence in key international markets.

CLEVELAND, FEBRUARY 16, 2026 —Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announced today that Kelsey McMillan has been promoted to Vice President, Cherne Global.

Part of the Oatey family of companies, Cherne Industries (Cherne^®) is the industry leader in pipe plugs and testing equipment for residential, commercial, industrial and municipal piping systems. In 2023, Oatey acquired Lansas B.V., a manufacturer and distributor of underground pipe and disc plugs based in Eijsden, Netherlands, further positioning the company to grow its presence in the European waterworks market and beyond.

Based in Kent, Washington, the agency earns this honor through its leadership in new-product sales, overall territory growth and gross margin performance.

CLEVELAND, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, recently named Synergy Sales NW of Kent, WA, the top-performing manufacturer representative for its Wholesale business unit in 2025, celebrating the agency’s exemplary partnership and significant contributions to Oatey.  

For the past 10 years, Oatey has proudly participated in VeloSano’s annual Bike to Cure event, raising more than $1.7 million to fuel groundbreaking cancer research at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic.

CLEVELAND, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry, proudly celebrates its 10th year of partnership with VeloSano, Cleveland Clinic’s global fundraising movement to end cancer. Since 2014, VeloSano has raised $95 million with 100% of every dollar raised going to support life-saving cancer research.

The 27-year-old award initiative features a rigorous application process emphasizing top-performer attraction, development, and retention in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee engagement, and talent development.

CLEVELAND, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 — Oatey Co. has been named a 2025 NorthCoast 99 award winner by ERC, the Employers Resource Council. The NorthCoast 99 award honors 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent. This is the 15th time that Oatey has received the prestigious NorthCoast 99 award.

The award recognizes an exceptional manufacturer’s representative who exemplifies the high standard of customer service and excellence established by the late Bob Bender, an esteemed Oatey sales leader for over four decades.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 – Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, proudly announces that Sheryl Sabin, Partner at Northeast Sales Associates, has been named the fourth annual recipient of the Bob Bender Legacy Award.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, AUGUST 28, 2025 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announced today that Peter McMillan has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Wholesale Sales.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, AUGUST 26, 2025 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announced today that Liz Wells has been promoted to Vice President, Information Technology.

Built with high-quality stainless steel, Oatey Fix-It Repair Rings offer exceptional durability, corrosion resistance, and leak-free performance—engineered for quick, hassle-free toilet flange repair.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, AUGUST 4, 2025 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, has expanded its trusted line of Fix-It Repair Rings^® with a new stainless steel version that joins its painted steel predecessor. Both options are now available to customers, giving them greater flexibility to meet their installation preferences.

Case Study | July 2025

Facing tight schedules, evolving accessibility standards, and critical hygiene demands, the project team for Methodist Celina Medical Center used Oatey’s linear and square drain solutions to meet the needs of a modern healthcare facility.

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CELINA, TEXAS — In one of North Texas’s fastest-growing communities, the city of Celina recently reached a pivotal milestone with the development of Methodist Celina Medical Center—the city’s first-ever hospital. The 200,000+ square-foot facility was designed to provide comprehensive care, including medical/surgical services, intensive care, labor and delivery suites, and diagnostic imaging.

Oatey associates mentor students at the “Let’s Build Construction Careers” Camp for Girls in Canfield, Ohio, which immerses middle and high school girls in the skilled trades.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, JULY 23, 2025 — Associates from Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry, volunteered for the third consecutive year at the “Let’s Build Construction Careers” Camp for Girls, held June 18 at Mahoning County Career & Technical Center (MCCTC) in Canfield, Ohio. As a returning sponsor, Oatey developed and delivered a hands-on plumbing training designed to introduce campers to real-world skills and career opportunities in the trades.

Oatey welcomed 15 Ambassadors to its premier Cleveland training facility for a multi-day immersive experience that combined hands-on learning, product innovation, community building, and more.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, JULY 1, 2025 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, recently hosted its fifth annual Ambassador Fest in Cleveland. This event marked the company’s largest plumbing influencer event to date.