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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.