Oatey expands in Canada

Oatey Co., a plumbing industry company since 1916, acquired G.F. Thompson Company Limited (G.F. Thompson). Based in Newmarket, Ontario G.F. Thompson is a manufacturer and distributor of products serving the plumbing and HVAC markets in Canada

G. F. Thompson was founded in 1947 and its extensive product line is sold throughout Canada to the plumbing, HVAC, industrial and retail trades. Product categories include sealants, compounds, cleaning and pipe preparation chemicals and related accessories. G.F. Thompson manufactures products under the brand name “Masters.”

“At Oatey we are committed to providing our customers with a broad line of high quality products” said Oatey CEO, Neal Restivo. “The addition of G.F. Thompson and its market-leading Masters brand significantly strengthens our ability to serve the Canadian market.”

Oatey says it operates a manufacturing and distribution network to supply more than 6,000 products for professional builders, contractors, engineers and do-it-yourself consumers around the world.