Water runs in our family
Every day around the world, Sloan products connect the systems that manage our planet’s most precious resource.
Welcome,
As a family-owned company, we have always believed that anything that carries the Sloan name must live up to the innovation and ingenuity my great-grandfather, William Elvis Sloan, used to found this company in 1906.
Now in our fourth generation, Sloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems. Our commitment to water preservation is unparalleled, and our products are still proudly made in America.
Graham Allen
President and CEO
OUR MANIFESTO
Sloan is powered by water, inspired by, driven by, fueled by water. Four generations compelled to conserve. Propelled toward solutions, innovating and inventing with intention, to not just preserve a valuable resource, but to be one.
Made in India – Local Strength, Global Standards
Since 1906, Sloan has been redefining water efficiency with smart, sustainable restroom solutions. Sloan India is proud to be a part of the Make in India initiative by strengthening local manufacturing and exports. With world-class technology, innovation, and quality, Sloan delivers efficient, reliable, and long-lasting solutions—shaping the future of water conservation, one drop at a time.
Putting every ounce into sustainability.
The health and wellness of people are more paramount than ever before and intertwined with sustainable efforts. By championing innovation, sustainability, and product ingenuity, we have helped people worldwide lead healthier lives.
Organization Info
We focus on intelligent solutions that deliver higher standards of performance and responsibility.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
At Sloan, we celebrate diversity that encompasses a wide range of characteristics such as ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender
identity and or expression, and physical and mental abilities. To us, equity is a deliberate choice that guides our actions and decisions, while inclusion requires actions to engage, accept, and value every individual.
Caring about our communities connects us
At Sloan, we believe it is our responsibility to give back to communities that have embraced us. We prioritize the well-being and growth of the communities in which we operate through financial assistance, in-kind contributions, and fostering ample volunteer opportunities for our employees. Our philanthropic efforts are focused on local, national and international organizations.
The product that started it all
William Elvis Sloan establishes Sloan Valve Company in 1906 in Chicago, ushering in the modern plumbing era with his invention of the revolutionary manual Royal® Flushometer. The Royal Flushometer is the first of its kind, designed to replace tank and chain fixtures. Unlike its predecessors, it requires less water and energy—a reliable flush unaffected by gravity.
The first of many Sloan "golden ages"
After a somewhat rocky start, Sloan flushometer sales increase from $44,000 in 1912 to $385,000 in 1916. The company undergoes a period of rapid growth after WWI, hiring key staff and developing new products and marketing efforts that help establish Sloan as an innovative leader in manufacturing.
1913 First Sloan product catalogue published
1928 Sloan develops and introduces piston flushometers
Surviving the crash
The company weathers the stock market crash of 1929 better than most, but does not see profits rise again until after 1933. As many of the nation’s businesses shutter, William Elvis Sloan takes a 50% pay cut to help the company stay afloat.
1931 Floor valve introduced
Wartime realities
During WWII, peacetime plumbing switches—almost exclusively—to wartime materials like artillery fuses, for which the company earns the Army-Navy E Award. As men go off to fight, women enter the factories, eventually comprising 85% of Sloan’s workforce. Despite postwar recession fears, Sloan picks up right where it left off to rebuild its leadership position for the next two decades.
1940 Vacuum Breakers introduced to eliminate the threat of water supply contamination
1940 Valco and Lo-flo valves introduced for commercial and residential use
1941 New lavatory floor valves introduced
New guard, steady growth
A new generation of management focuses on improving manufacturing operations, allowing Sloan to remain at the top of the industry. These include new shipping capabilities that increase units per day by 150 percent, new milling machines and new coupling operations. The new foundry that opens in Melrose Park, Illinois, is considered the most modern of its time.
1955 New double handle opening valve bodies for concealed flushometers introduced
1964 Railroad parts production begins with the CACO brake cylinder release valve
Expansion into new markets
New leadership, new facilities, new acquisitions heralded in an emphasis on the importance of water savings. As the company continues to perfect its mainline products, the new sensor-activated fixtures and railroad production become major business segments. Important advancements in flushometer and plumbing technology keep Sloan ahead of the competition.
1971 Sloan moves to a new 450,000 square foot corporate headquarters in Franklin Park, IL. Company triples plating output with the largest plating machine in Illinois.
1973 Slimline® Bedpan Washer introduced
1974 Sloan debuts the first hands-free sensor faucet, which use up to 40% less water than conventional faucets.
Proudly forging ahead
The 1980s mark a new era for Sloan. The launch of Optima® electronics brings sensor technology to commercial restrooms, while the new Augusta, Arkansas, Sloan Foundry advances environmental responsibility through cleaner production. These milestones reinforce Sloan’s leadership in smart, sustainable water solutions.
1980 Sloan introduces Optima® electronics into flushometers.
1986 Sloan opens new foundry in Augusta, Arkansas, with state-of-the-art equipment and waste treatment that greatly reduces air and water pollution.
Green goes mainstream
As the green movement starts to catch fire within the commercial industry sector, Sloan welcomes the company as a longtime industry pioneer in water saving technologies. Of note: the development of more efficient fixtures and the new Sloan commercial bathroom facility line.
1991 FLUSHMATE® introduced
1992 Optima Plus® line introduced
2000 Sloan water efficiency department created
Family first for more than a century
A new generation of Sloan leadership forges ahead, as three brothers assume the uniquely established Office of the President in 2008. Kirk, Graham and Jim Allen—fourth generation descendants of company founder William Elvis Sloan—work together to continue the company heritage of innovation, quality, reliability and water conservation.
2005 Sloan introduces the award-winning UPPERCUT® Manual Dual-Flush Flushometer—the first of its kind.
2008 Chuck Allen advances to Executive Chairman of the Board
2008 Aug Sloan enters the commercial fixture business
2008 Sep Sloan introduces Solar Power Harvesting in flushometers
A new chapter begins - Setup of Sloan India
Sloan India opened its Gurgaon facility with a world-class Assembly Unit, strengthening local manufacturing capabilities and supporting growth across the Indian market.
2016 Sloan India setup and launch of the TruFlush Single-flush Flushometer in Manual and Sensor activations
2017 Launch of Hybrid and Waterfree Urinals to achieve maximum water savings
2019 Sloan India opens its Gurgaon facility with a world-class Assembly Unit
Driving Sustainable Innovation and Global Growth
Sloan advances its global presence with a strong focus on sustainability, energy conservation, and water-efficient innovations.
2022 Introducing TruFlush Mechatronic Dual-flush Flushometer and Concealed Sensor Urinal Flush Valve
2023 Introducing TruFlush Manual Dual-Flush Flushometer
2023 Introducing a new collection of Vitreous China Sanitaryware fixture
Showcasing Innovation and Customer Experience
The inauguration of the Sloan India Experience Center marked a new chapter in customer engagement. This period reinforced Sloan’s commitment to innovation, water efficiency, and advanced restroom solutions.
2024 Official inauguration of the Sloan India Experience Center by Graham Allen, President & CEO, Sloan Valve Company
2025 Introducing the TruFlush Manual Dual-flush Flushometer with 20mm and 25mm inlet
2025 Introducing the TruFlush Sensor Dual-flush Flushometer
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