Mansfield Plumbing Products (MPP) has a rich history beginning in 1929, and continuing through today. MPP has built a reputation for being one of the finest manufacturers of bathroom fixtures and plumbing supplies, while still maintaining its commitment to its customers and its employees. Below is a timeline reflecting the events which have helped make MPP the outstanding company that it is today.
1929 | Mansfield Sanitary Pottery, Inc. located in Fredericksburg, Ohio is incorporated on January 24. |
1933 | Mansfield purchases the Perrysville, Ohio Pottery plant and consolidates operations at that location. |
1947 | Mansfield builds its brass foundry and manufacturing facility. |
1976 | Mansfield Sanitary changes its name to Mansfield Plumbing Products, Inc. |
1984 | Mansfield introduces first pressure assist water closet. |
1988 | Mansfield acquires Armitage Shanks – Kilgore of Kilgore, Texas |
1990 | Mansfield acquires Norris Plumbing. |
1993 | Mansfield bathroom fixtures are made available on a national basis at retail plumbing outlets. |
1994 | Mansfield becomes a part of Falcon Building Products, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois. |
1995 | Mansfield acquires Swirl-way® acrylic products based in Henderson, Texas, consolidates all brands and introduces its new corporate logo. |
1996 | Mansfield begins full scale marketing and distribution of products in the global marketplace. |
2000 | Mansfield is acquired by the Stamford Capital Group. |
2003 | Mansfield is selected for the “Champions of Industry” show hosted by Pat Summerall. |
2004 | Mansfield is acquired by Colceramica, SA. It introduces the first dual-flush, pressure assist EcoQuantum® toilet. |
2005 | Mansfield introduces both the Maverick high performance toilet line and Ariance™ air massage dual therapy acrylic baths. |
2006 | Jim Morando becomes president of Mansfield Plumbing Products, LLC. |
2007 | Mansfield introduces three new Affordable Style Suites at the 2007 KBIS Show and reveals its new corporate logo. |
2008 | Mansfield introduces another Affordable Style Suite – the Enso Suite to key customers. |
2009 | Mansfield introduces a one-pint urinal, two lavatories, and four bariatric bowls as additional products to its commercial offerings. |