With Leonard Valve Co. marking its 100th anniversary this year, Plumbing & Mechanical recently interviewed President E. Niles Wilcox at the company’s headquarters in Cranston, R.I. He and his brother, Greg Wilcox, went to work at the family-owned company in the 1970s. Niles Wilcox was named president four years ago when Greg retired from the position and became chairman of the board.
PM: What attributes have brought Leonard Valve to the point where you’re celebrating your 100th anniversary this year?