About

Driven by Innovation for More Than 100 Years

Since our founding in 1899, we’ve been at the forefront of creating products that make everyday products better and that address mission-critical problems. Our team can help you expand the potential of your platforms, solve tomorrow’s challenges and outthink your competition.

See How We Help You Achieve Extraordinary Outcomes

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Unmatched Flow Control Expertise

We bring together the world’s top flow-control engineers, advanced manufacturing capabilities and a track record of quality, reliability and innovation.

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In-Region/For-Region Global Positioning

We’re where you need us. With strategically located global teams and manufacturing facilities, you get localized access to our products, engineering and R&D.

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Full System Vertical Integration

With our extensive aftermarket network, we back you and your products at every step, from design to rapid in-house prototyping, to manufacturing and distribution.

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Engaged, Passionate Team

Our collaborative team is driven to deliver a continuous stream of proactive, creative new ideas that help you continually improve and achieve the best results.

1 COMPANY. 1 TEAM. 1 SHARED CULTURE.

Our values drive us, influencing how we act and our commitments to each other and our customers.

Our Purpose Our Mission Our Vision - Excellence: we strive for the highest standards in Quality, Safety and Performance - illustration of a trophy overlaid with a star - Communicate Effectively - Demonstrate Collaboration - Customer Focus - Innovation: We embrace change and new ideas - illustration of a human head with a lit lightbulb inside - Being Resilient - Self-Development - Develop and Empower Others - One Team: Together, we achive more - illustration of three people encircled by arrows - Transparency - Honor Commitments - Positive Intent - Own It - Focus on Safety - Integrity: Honest, accountability and fairness - illustration of a shield overlaid with a checkmark - Drive for Results - Drive Continuous Improvement - Change Champion - Focus on Quality - Strategic Ability
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INNOVATION THAT MATTERS: OUR SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

Continuing our legacy of innovation, we actively partner with global OEMs, government agencies and industry stakeholders to solve emerging challenges. These include lowering emissions and methane leakage of various cooking appliances and supporting global decarbonization goals.

Patented Innovation

We’ve led sustainability efforts by developing many breakthrough products, such as our Master Gas Regulator, which reduces methane off-state leakage from gas stoves by 77%, and our patented top burner design, which lowers CO emissions by 75%.

Ongoing Partnerships

We actively work with many of our customers across the globe to develop sustainable solutions to meet their evolving needs. We are committed to being strong environmental stewards.

A HISTORY OF INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP

  • 1899

     

    Frederick W. Robertshaw invents a thermostatic control for gas water heaters

  • 1916

    First gas range temperature controller

     

    1916

  • 1928

     

    First electro-mechanical cold thermostat

  • 1941

    First solenoid-operated laundry valve

     

    1941

  • 1960

     

    First bimetal safety valve for self-cleaning ovens

  • 1981

    First microprocessor-based electronic cooking control

     

    1981

  • 1987

     

    First solid-state electronic demand defrost control

  • 1999

    First solenoid-integrated safety valve

     

    1999

  • 2000

     

    First internet-connected laundry control

  • 2011

    New Hydra water valve: saving space, conserving water and lowering costs

     

    2011

  • 2015

     

    Integrated thermal systems for EVs that simplify production, save space and reduce costs by up to 30%

  • 2023

    Revolutionary Master Gas Regulator: cutting emissions from gas appliances 90% more than regulations require

     

    2023

  • TODAY AND TOMORROW

     

    Collaborating with our customers on their next innovations

Our Family of Innovative Brands

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Innovating and leading since 1899, Robertshaw is the #1 brand for safe, effective and efficient appliance controls and solutions in North America, Europe and Asia.

CASTFUTURA

With a comprehensive portfolio of cooking and heating components, CastFutura is one of the most respected brands in Europe, the Middle East and South America.

PARAGON

Paragon Defrost Controls are the industry standards for residential and commercial refrigeration and food service equipment.

RANCO

Ranco electronic and electromechanical controls help customers meet their pressure, temperature and defrost control requirements.

Be a Part of Our Innovation-Driven Team

We’re looking for remarkable and collaborative individuals who are energized and passionate about creating, supporting or inspiring the world’s next innovations.

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Innovation Near You

Find a distributor, manufacturing facility, part or technical support near you.