Category: Press Releases

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.

The former Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will continue to focus on those disciplines, with an emphasis on core forecasting and budgeting.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, JUNE 18, 2025 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announced today that Rohan Adwalpalker has been promoted to Vice President, Financial Strategy & Risk.

A veteran of the chemical and plastics industries, Carlson will lead Oatey’s U.S. manufacturing and distribution operations, driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and productivity across all company locations.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, APRIL 3, 2025 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announced today that Ron Carlson has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, U.S. Operations.

Formerly with Kichler Lighting, Reginelli will lead Oatey’s product innovation, engineering, and quality strategies, ensuring that products continue to meet the highest standards of excellence and compliance.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, APRIL 3, 2025 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announced today that Jim Reginelli has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Quality & Engineering.

Available in a range of on-trend finishes and built with high-quality craftsmanship, Oatey decorative shower drains provide accessible drainage solutions for professionals, remodelers, and homeowners alike.

CLEVELAND, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, is expanding the availability of its decorative shower drains, bringing high-quality, design-forward drainage solutions to a broader range of customers. As demand grows for both functionality and aesthetic appeal in bathroom design, Oatey’s decorative drain offerings will now be more widely accessible across wholesale and retail markets.

The manufacturer added 9 new Ambassadors and 2 All-Star Ambassadors to its award-winning social media program, which continues to expand its impact.

CLEVELAND, JANUARY 15, 2025 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, recently announced that its 2025 social media Ambassador Program will include nine newly added plumbing influencers and four returning Ambassadors. In addition, the company designated two of its tenured Ambassadors as prestigious All-Star Ambassadors.

New products include Sliding Wall Bracket Stub-Out Kits, Self-Closing Pipe Clamps, Light Angled Wall Bracket Kits, and Strut and Combo Pipe Clamps — all engineered to make plumbing installations faster, safer, and more efficient.

CLEVELAND, JANUARY 08, 2025 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry, has expanded its pipe support product line with the introduction of additional in-wall bracketing systems, pipe clamps, and accessories. Designed to meet the evolving needs of professional plumbers, these innovative solutions simplify installations, improve efficiency, and enhance job site flexibility.

Oatey^® Stain-Free Plumber’s Putty, the only putty on the market compatible with ABS, PVC, and other plastics, is non-staining on porous stone surfaces.

CLEVELAND, NOVEMBER 22, 2024 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, is pleased to introduce its reformulated Oatey^® Stain-Free Plumber’s Putty. Now compatible with ABS plastic pipe, it is the only plumber’s putty that provides a solution for ABS connections without compromising appearance.

CLEVELAND, AUGUST 28, 2024 — Oatey Co. has been named a 2024 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 14th time that Oatey has received the prestigious NorthCoast 99 award.

Twenty-year Oatey veteran with experience in supply chain and wholesale sales management now heads the wholesale rough plumbing, commercial, specialty, and showroom sales teams.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, MAY 21, 2024 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announced today that Matt Foraker has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Wholesale.

With 15 years of experience in corporate accounting and finance, Roebuck will head the company’s global accounting operations.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, MAY 21, 2024 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announced today that Jonathan Roebuck has joined the organization as Vice President, Corporate Controller. Roebuck will replace Mickey McMillan, who is retiring at the end of May.

The award is given to a manufacturer’s representative who exemplifies the legacy and winning spirit of the late Bob Bender, a trailblazing member of the Oatey sales organization for more than 40 years.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, MAY 07, 2024 – Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, proudly announces Rick Portt, owner of New Century Sales, as the third annual winner of the Bob Bender Legacy Award. This recognition highlights Portt’s exceptional dedication to his customers, unwavering commitment to the Oatey brand, and outstanding contributions to the plumbing industry.

AURORA, CO, MAY 02, 2024 – Women in Plumbing & Piping (WiPP) proudly welcomes Oatey Co., an industry-leading manufacturer of plumbing products, as its 15th founding sponsor, forming another strategic alliance with the aim of creating opportunities and fostering a supportive community for women in the plumbing and piping industry.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, APRIL 17, 2024 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announced today that Scott Voisinet has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

The seasoned plumbing industry executive will lead the company’s marketing and sales functions, including retail, wholesale, commercial and e-commerce

CLEVELAND, OHIO, APRIL 17, 2024 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, announced today that Wyatt Kilmartin has joined the organization as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for the company’s U.S. Marketing and Sales functions.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, MARCH 19, 2024 — More than two years since the launch of its industry-leading podcast “The Fix,” Oatey Co. is continuing to advance the conversation around the skilled trades through an exciting lineup of podcast guests in 2024. “The Fix,” which aims to shed light on the significance of the skilled trades, elevates the voices of many thought leaders and influential organizations that share a commitment to educating, inspiring and empowering the next generation of trade professionals.

Oatey enthusiasts can contribute to the growth of skilled trades careers through every purchase they make at the Oatey Swag Store.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, MARCH 14, 2024 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever Swag Store. Offering a wide range of Oatey-branded swag and gear, as well as Cherne-branded items, the store aims to bring the spirit of the brand into the lives of tradespeople, customers, partners and other brand enthusiasts. The online store can be accessed at oateyswag.com.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, MARCH 04, 2024 — Oatey Co. (Oatey), a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced that its affiliate has acquired Aktibolaget Durgo (Durgo), a specialty developer and manufacturer of air admittance valves (AAVs) and other pressure regulating valves based in Stockholm, Sweden.

For the first time, Oatey Co. featured its assortment of best-in-class bathroom plumbing products and systems — both in front of and behind the wall — at KBIS.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, FEBRUARY 28, 2024 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, displayed its wide range of best-in-class bathroom plumbing products and systems at the recent Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). This marked the first time Oatey’s large portfolio of bathroom plumbing products and systems – both in front of and behind the wall – were presented at the show, reflecting the company’s century of industry expertise.