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PVI Industries company history timeline

1961

Providing safe, reliable domestic hot water to customers began in 1961 with the construction of PVI’s first commercial water heaters.

1968

Lee Liepin and Jack Rott founded L&R Associates, Inc. in 1968.

1980

The Hot Water Maker was introduced to the market by Amtrol (American Tube and Controls) in 1980.

1986

An indirect fired water heater that was coupled to a boiler, this was an innovative product requiring considerable sales “missionary” work.In 1986, Mr.

1987

Rott provided their three salesmen the opportunity to become shareholders of the company.On June 1, 1987, James Eyrich joined the firm to assist with inside sales and technical support.

1991

Prairie View Industries’ mission has not changed since 1991 when Richard Allen, (President/Founder), built the very first ramp.

1994

In June of 1994, Scott Shelhamer and Ron Pajor became the sole owners of L&R Associates, Inc.

1999

Our Food Service line was started in 1999.

2014

Bern Gallagher, P.E., PMP, the present President of PVI, purchased the company in 2014.

2022

© 2022 PVI, A Watts Brand.

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