Tag: The Fix

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.

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, 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.

As a Premier Sponsor, Oatey associates volunteered at Northeast Ohio Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls, imparting life skills and encouraging young girls to explore the many career opportunities in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

CLEVELAND, JULY 6, 2023 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, recently sponsored a plumbing day at Northeast Ohio Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls, a program for middle-school-aged and high-school-aged girls to attend a free week-long camp to explore the construction trades, architecture, engineering, and construction manufacturing through hands-on experiences and field trips.

Conducted at Cleveland Metro Schools, the events involve reading the new children’s book, The House That She Built, which educates young readers about the people and professional skills that go into building a home.

CLEVELAND, MAY 31, 2023 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, has partnered with The House That She Built, an organization with a mission to help generate awareness of the skilled trades.

Among this season’s guests are trades professionals, influencers, children’s books authors and others who share a passion for advancing and advocating for careers in the skilled trades.

CLEVELAND, MARCH 9, 2023 — Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced the launch of season three of The Fix, a podcast that sheds light on the significance of the trades, while educating, inspiring and empowering the next generation of professionals to promote the longevity of the industry.

The podcast features trades pros and advocates discussing careers in the trades, including how to grow the talent pipeline & advance the industry.

CLEVELAND, FEBRUARY 2, 2022 — Now more than ever, skilled trade workers are vital to society’s everyday safety, health and well-being. Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, today announced the release of its first-ever podcast, The Fix, which aims to shed light on the significance of the trades, while educating, inspiring and empowering the next generation of professionals to promote the longevity of the industry.