Rich in history, our strength lies in our innovation and concern for our customers.
As a family-owned business, Elkay has a history of manufacturing innovative products and delivering excellent customer service. From our simple beginnings on Chicago’s north side to our present position as a supplier of complete kitchen products, we have always remained focused on key objectives--designing our products and adapting our businesses to serve the changing needs of our customers.
Please take a few moments to journey back with us to our beginnings and see how we have grown from a three person shop to an international company with over 3,800 employees!
1960-1969:
Elkay's growth continues and in 1960, we break ground for a new plant in Broadview, Illinois. This site serves as Corporate Headquarters until 1979 and still functions as a main manufacturing facility today. In 1969, Elkay begins producing our own line of water coolers.