Founded in 1976 by Wilson E. Bradley and William E. Kahlert, the company began as a small refrigeration focused business at 3120 Frederick Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, with a team of five employees and a single product line of evaporative condensers. This year, the company is celebrating 50 years of experience in evaporative cooling and heat transfer.
The company plans to celebrate by highlighting customer relationships and employee contributions.
April 9, 2026
To commemorate this milestone, F.W. Webb has developed multiple features that will be unveiled throughout the year highlighting the company’s people-focused philosophy.
A century of American-made valve and connection technology for mission-critical piping systems.
March 13, 2026
Behind these technologies is a manufacturing platform built on vertical integration and domestic investment, particularly at “Apollo” Valves facilities in South Carolina where design, casting, machining, heat treatment, assembly and testing are closely coordinated to maintain control over quality and lead times.
The company, founded in 1901, grew from a local manufacturer into a global provider.
March 5, 2026
Milwaukee Valve’s 125th anniversary celebration will highlight key historic events, including innovations in bronze, iron and specialty alloy valve technologies; expansions into new markets; and the company’s longstanding legacy of customer trust.
For 125 years, Chicago Faucets has served healthcare environments, schools and universities, stadiums, airports, foodservice, laboratories and countless commercial facilities with plumbing products
Fourth-generation family business marks century milestone.
January 27, 2026
Behler-Young plans to commemorate this anniversary with customer events over the course of the year at each of their 20 branch locations, and their third HVAC Expo event on September 23rd in Novi, Michigan.
Kohler marks two decades of Kohler Stores with plans to further expand in the U.S.
December 3, 2025
Kohler Co. marks 20 years of its Kohler Stores, celebrating two decades of community engagement, design support and product experiences across 53 locations nationwide.
The company hosted a luncheon with activities and gifts to celebrate this milestone.
August 18, 2025
From small-town beginnings in Mason, Ohio to becoming a nationally recognized brand, Basco celebrated 70 years with an event to honor the company's legacy.
The company has worked towards improving the built environment since 1885.
May 1, 2025
With a continued focus on safety, sustainability, and mission-critical performance, Johnson Controls is looking ahead to the next era of transformation in the built environment.