Sloan Celebrates 120 Years of Commercial Plumbing Innovation
Key Highlights
- Sloan is celebrating 120 years of commercial plumbing innovation, beginning with the Royal® Flushometer in 1906
- The company’s product evolution has included advances in water conservation, touch-free hygiene, retrofit solutions, connected products and integrated restroom design
- Sloan’s anniversary highlights the continued role of American manufacturing, engineering and product development in shaping the future of commercial plumbing
FRANKLIN PARK, IL — Sloan, a leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems, is celebrating its 120th anniversary, marking more than a century of innovation in commercial restroom design, water management, hygiene and sustainability. Since its founding in 1906, Sloan has introduced technologies and solutions that have advanced commercial plumbing while addressing the evolving needs of buildings and their occupants.
“As we celebrate 120 years, we are incredibly proud of the innovations, partnerships, and people that have defined Sloan's journey,” said Graham Allen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sloan. “For over a century, our focus has remained constant: solving real-world challenges through thoughtful engineering and innovation. From helping modernize commercial plumbing in the early 1900s to advancing water conservation, touch-free hygiene, and connected technologies, Sloan has remained committed to helping customers navigate an ever-changing world.”
Sloan’s History Reflects the Evolution of Commercial Plumbing
As part of the anniversary, Sloan has examined the societal, technological and regulatory shifts that transformed commercial restrooms over the past 12 decades, from the early days of modern sanitation to today’s era of smart, connected building technologies.
Flushometer Technology Established a New Standard for Performance
Throughout its history, Sloan has contributed to innovations that helped define their respective eras. The company’s introduction of the flushometer improved reliability and efficiency in commercial buildings during a period of unprecedented growth.
Later innovations contributed to advances in sanitation, water conservation, touch-free operation, sustainability, retrofit solutions, connected products and integrated restroom design. These developments helped establish new expectations for performance, user experience and responsible water stewardship.
Manufacturing and Engineering Remain Central to Sloan’s Legacy
Throughout this evolution, Sloan has remained committed to American manufacturing and engineering excellence. During World War II, the company temporarily shifted production to support wartime manufacturing efforts while continuing to advance the expertise and capabilities that would shape future innovations.
Today, Sloan continues to invest in product development, manufacturing, sustainability and connected technologies designed to improve building performance and occupant experiences.
“While 120 years is a remarkable milestone, we view it as both a celebration and a responsibility,” Allen said. “As we look ahead, we will continue building on Sloan’s legacy by developing solutions that help shape the next century of innovation in commercial plumbing.”
To learn more visit www.sloan.com.