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'''Sterling Plumbing''' is the brand-name of a line of plumbing products manufactured by [[Kohler Co]]. The company designs and manufactures a diverse selection of product for the kitchen and bath, including
== History ==
===Early years===
The earliest roots of the company trace back to 1907 when two brothers from [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]] , Clark and John M. Beggs, built a factory in [[Crafton, Pennsylvania]] to produce household gas valves
In 1931, the company was renamed as The Sterling Faucet Company.<ref>{{cite news|title=Newcomerstown fire does $100,000 damage|work=The Tribune|date=16 March 1939|location=Coshocton, Ohio|page=1}}</ref> The company specialized in the production of faucets. The company also provided services of chrome and nickel plating for auto parts and for doctor's and dentist's instruments.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tribune Classified Advertising Information|work=The Tribune|date=12 May 1931|location=Coshocton, Ohio|page=9}}</ref>
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===Mid-20th century===
On April 9, 1940, it was announced the Sterling Faucet Company will be moved to [[Morgantown, West Virginia]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Faucet Plant is Lost Here|publisher=The Coshocton Tribune|date=9 Apr 1940|location=Coshocton, Ohio|page=3}}</ref> On June 12, 1940, it was reported the Sterling Faucet Company completed the transference of its assets to the former Sabraton Works facility of the [[American Sheet and Tin Plate Company]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Faucet Plant Transferred|publisher=The Daily Times|date=12 June 1940|location=New Philadelphia, Ohio|page=10}}</ref> J.W. Ruby was placed in charge of the Morgantown facility.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sterling Plumbing - About Us |url=https://sterling.kohler.com/en/about-us |website=Sterling Plumbing |publisher=Kohler Co}}</ref>
During the United States’ participation in World War II, Sterling shifted the brass operations into military manufacturing.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sterling Plumbing - About Us |url=https://sterling.kohler.com/en/about-us |website=Sterling Plumbing |publisher=Kohler Co}}</ref>
On October 20, 1944, Sterling Faucet Co. announced plans for a considerable expansion of the plant.<ref>{{cite news|title=50 Years Ago|work=The Tribune|date=20 October 1994|location=Coshocton, Ohio|page=5}}</ref>
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===Late 20th century===
In 1973, Rockwell International Corp., renamed the Sterling Faucet division as the Building Components Division.<ref>{{cite news|title=Unit renamed by Rockwell|publisher=The Pittsburgh Press|date=7 June 1973|location=Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|page=29}}</ref> Rockwell started manufacturing
On January 10, 1974, the Building Components division of Rockwell International informed the closing of its plant in Tyler Texas citing duplication of production facilities. The plant had 150 employees at the time of the announcement.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tyler Plant to be Closed|publisher=Longview News-Journal|date=10 January 1974|location=Longview, Texas|page=7}}</ref>
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[[Category:Manufacturing companies based in Wisconsin]]
[[Category:Bathroom fixture companies]]
[[Category:Sanitation companies]]
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