Gerber in Time

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Max Gerber, founder of Gerber Plumbing Fixtures

1930

Max Gerber founds Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Corporation, manufacturing vitreous china products in Kokomo, Indiana.

Traveling constantly, Max builds his company on a foundation of strong customer relationships sealed ...with a handshake.

Gerber acquires Globe Valve Corporation.

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Gerber factory

1940

During WWII, demand for plumbing fixtures declines, and Gerber briefly manufactures “Ila Ware” and “Nancy China” named after the founder's granddaughters.

Gerber acquires Woodbridge Sanitary Pottery.

The Gerber-Lewis family ...commissions various works of art depicting the history of plumbing and hygiene.

Max Gerber extends generous credit to customers whose businesses are struggling due to the war effort.

A basic toilet costs an average of $19.

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