Milwaukee Valve announced its 125th anniversary. According to the company, this milestone marks more than a century of "American ingenuity, craftsmanship and reliable quality. Since its founding in 1901, the company has grown from a local Milwaukee manufacturer into a global provider of valves serving commercial, industrial, marine, and military markets."

From its manufacturing facilities and corporate operations in Wisconsin, Milwaukee Valve continues its 125-year history of engineering, customer focused innovation and product integrity.

“It’s a great honor to celebrate 125 years of Milwaukee Valve,” said John Labellarte, Milwaukee Valve’s president and COO. “This milestone anniversary not only reflects our company’s longevity, but also the character and integrity of the people who built it—generations of our associates, supply chain partners, and customers who have believed in our products, mission and vision. We are extremely proud of our deep heritage and excited about our future.”

Throughout its history, Milwaukee Valve played a role in American industry. According to the company, its valves have advanced energy production, supported critical infrastructure, and contributed to U.S. military readiness—including supplying specialized valves for Navy shipbuilding programs. 

Milwaukee Valve’s 125th anniversary celebration will highlight key historic events, including innovations in bronze, iron and specialty alloy valve technologies; expansions into new markets; and the company’s longstanding legacy of customer trust. Celebratory events and commemorative initiatives will be hosted throughout 2026, engaging employees, partners, and community members.

“We manufacture the highest quality valve products that are used in critical and mission critical flow control systems that our customers can trust for reliability and performance.” added Labellarte. “As we look ahead, our future success will come from the continual investment in our associates, supply chain relationships, innovative product solutions, utilization of new technologies, and world class manufacturing operations. We remain committed to delivering maximum value to our stakeholders and are thrilled to embark on this next era of growth.”