Tag: Patrick Aquino

Oatey Senior Vice President, Wholesale, recognized for outstanding partnership and commitment to the manufacturers’ representative channel.

CLEVELAND, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, is proud to announce that Patrick Aquino, Senior Vice President of Wholesale has been honored with the prestigious AIM/R Golden Eagle Award for his exceptional partnership and unwavering commitment to the manufacturers’ representative channel.

Formerly Vice President, Wholesale, the eight-year Oatey veteran will now take on an enhanced leadership role, including responsibility for customer service and technical support

CLEVELAND, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, has promoted Patrick Aquino to Senior Vice President, Wholesale.

Oatey Co. to sponsor PHCC Connect 2023 Cleveland, offering tours of its local manufacturing and training facility and sponsoring Women in Industry Luncheon.

CLEVELAND, AUGUST 9, 2023 — Oatey Co. is proud to announce its sponsorship and participation in PHCC Connect 2023 Cleveland, the premier national conference for plumbing, heating, and cooling professionals in the United States. The event will take place on October 23-26, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio, at the Huntington Convention Center.

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

CLEVELAND, JUNE 6, 2023 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced that Skipper Joyce, founder of manufacturers representative group The Joyce Agency, was selected as the second annual winner of the Bob Bender Legacy Award. The award celebrates the legacy of the late Bob Bender, a 42-year veteran sales leader at Oatey who forged indelible relationships with customers and industry partners throughout his tenure.

CLEVELAND, MAY 11, 2023 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced that Davenport Associates has been selected as Oatey’s manufacturer representative for rough plumbing and showroom in the New England states.

The award recognizes RKR – Oatey’s longest-standing wholesale manufacturer representative agency – for outstanding leadership, innovation and sales results.

CLEVELAND, MARCH 7, 2023, 2023 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced it has named RKR its 2022 Wholesale Manufacturer Representative of the Year. This prestigious award is given annually, highlighting a top agency’s successes and showing appreciation for their outstanding support of Oatey’s business. RKR also received the award from Oatey in 2020.

Fifteen-year industry veteran with a deep background in kitchen and bath showrooms will head new department targeting the tile field.

CLEVELAND, JANUARY 18, 2023 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, has announced that National Showroom Sales Manager Christen Allen will now lead tile showroom sales in addition to the kitchen and bath market, serving as Sales Manager, Showroom and Tile Sales.

CLEVELAND, MAY 17, 2022 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, recently named J&K Sales the top-performing manufacturer representative for its Wholesale Business Unit in 2021, recognizing the agency’s exceptional partnership and accomplishments in support of Oatey Co. and its companies. In addition, Oatey named Chase Freeman, Vice President, Spirit Group, the inaugural winner of its Bob Bender Legacy Award.

CLEVELAND, JANUARY 13, 2022 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced that Central Sales, Inc. (CSI) is now Oatey’s manufacturer representative in Nebraska and Iowa. The change comes as a result of CSI’s recent acquisition of In Depth Marketing, which was effective January 3, 2022. All In Depth Marketing employees have joined the CSI team.

CLEVELAND, AUGUST 4, 2020 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced the promotion of Patrick Aquino to Vice President of Sales, Wholesale Plumbing.