Since its founding in Elkhart, Ind., in 1904, four generations of family leadership has helped to develop NIBCO into a manufacturer of flow control products for residential, commercial construction, industrial and irrigation markets throughout the world. NIBCO is privately owned by the Martin Family and its associates. The company has more than 10 manufacturing plants and five distribution centers throughout the United States, Mexico and Poland, which employs nearly 3,000 people. Its accomplishments include industry milestones that have been achieved over the past century. The company s variety of products encompasses plastic and metal fittings, valves and actuators, Chemtrol industrial plastics and TOLCO pipe hangers, fabricated supports, seismic bracing, TOL-Strut channel and accessories. NIBCO has a branch facility located in Blytheville, Ark., where it employs nearly 250 people.