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Rheem 100 years strong Next Starts Now Join us in celebrating 100 years of product innovation.

As a proud member of the Rheem® Family of Brands , we're excited to celebrate this important milestone. Now, as we reflect on all the accomplishments of the last century, we also look towards the future of air and water. To what's next. Because together, we're just getting started.

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Our Shared History

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Edwin Ruud journeyed to the US from Norway in the late 1800s to work as a mechanical engineer and developed the first automatic gas storage water heater—which earned him a Gold Medal at the 1904 World's Fair. He went on to found his own company, which flourished on its own until the Ruud Manufacturing Company joined the Rheem Family of Brands in 1959.

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OUR LEGACY OF
INNOVATION CONTINUES

We continue to raise the bar on product reliability, performance and efficiency, pioneering air and water solutions that drive our industry forward.

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SUSTAINABILITY: HONORING OUR PAST AND PROTECTING THE FUTURE

You simply can't look toward the future without considering sustainability. That's why we're proud to play a big part in Rheem Manufacturing's sustainability efforts—including best-in-class sustainable products, more efficient factories, recycling to reduce landfill waste, training for the trade and more. Visit our sustainability page on Ruud.com to learn more about how we're doing good by our customers, our partners—and our planet.

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AN INCREDIBLE STORY WELL-TOLD

In celebration of its incredible milestone, Rheem commissioned this short-form documentary celebrating the Ruud brand and the ideas, people and moments that have contributed to our pioneering success.

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The celebration doesn't stop here. Check out Rheem's 100-year anniversary page for exclusive announcements, never-before-seen throwbacks and so much more. You'll be able to check out interactive features like Rheem's virtual timeline, watch brand videos, discover fun facts and more. Visit now to see what's next—for all of us.

Learn More at Rheem.com/100