Rheem®, a world chief in heating, cooling and water heating options, lately marked its one centesimal anniversary with occasions held around the globe. With operations spanning greater than 50 manufacturers and amenities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, the corporate’s centennial was honored with numerous, domestically impressed occasions that paid tribute to its folks and its historical past.
These international gatherings are the most recent highlights of Rheem’s centennial yr. The corporate started 2025 by unveiling its refreshed model, “Engineered for Life,” to mirror Rheem’s century-long legacy of delivering dependable, resilient, and progressive merchandise constructed for on a regular basis life. The milestone yr additionally featured a sequence of marquee moments, together with the debut of cutting-edge options at AHR Expo and The NAHB Worldwide Builders’ Present®. Rheem’s dedication to investing within the business was strengthened on the 2025 Professional Accomplice Worldwide Convention, which broke attendance data as hundreds of worldwide companions aligned below the theme, “Subsequent Begins Now.” On Earth Day, Rheem additionally launched its sixth annual Sustainability Progress Report, saying a number of of its objectives are forward of schedule together with a line of merchandise that met a 50% greenhouse fuel discount[1] and that each one manufacturing websites included within the preliminary program launch in 2019 had achieved Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) standing[2]. In late June, the corporate partnered with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity® to sponsor a house construct and dedication, one other significant technique to honor its 100-year journey within the hometown of its international headquarters.
“These celebrations characterize a testomony to Rheem’s enduring values, sturdy tradition, and the devoted international groups, encompassing practically 15,000 staff worldwide, who drive continued success,” stated Dipa Homer, government vice chairman, World Human Assets and Communications, Rheem. “We’re extremely happy with our legacy and the individuals who have formed Rheem’s journey over the previous century.”
Groups throughout continents marked Rheem’s centennial with occasions that mirrored the corporate’s core values of innovation, collaboration and the pursuit of excellence. On the Fort Smith, Arkansas, facility, a big mural was unveiled to honor Rheem’s legacy and the individuals who helped construct it.
Globally, staff celebrated in ways in which resonated with native cultures whereas reinforcing a shared dedication to progress. From North America to Southeast Asia, actions ranged from watch events showcasing {custom} motivational movies by best-selling authors to community-focused initiatives. In Australia, the native crew commissioned a digital paintings piece from individually photographed Rheem components to an area artist embracing the artwork and science of producing. Occasions highlighted creativity, acknowledged worker contributions and linked previous achievements to future prospects.
Rheem will proceed its centennial celebration all through 2025. Rheem associates around the globe will contribute to a custom-built time capsule that can serve to seize and rejoice the present state of the corporate, together with its household of manufacturers and enterprise items—at this momentous time in its historical past. The capsule can be sealed in December of 2025 and displayed at Rheem’s Company Headquarters for the subsequent 25 years, to be opened in 2050.