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The Horton Company is a manufacturer of electrically operated fluid control valves.
Originating in the 1930's in Pittsburgh's historic Strip District, Horton first manufactured and
sold washing machines. The company soon shifted its product line to replacement water
valves for residential and commercial washing machines, dishwashers and icemakers.

The "new" Horton Company was born in 1989 when it was acquired by Roy Gavert and
Roy Wennerholm. Roy Gavert is a former Executive Vice President of Westinghouse
Electric Corporation. Roy Wennerholm is the former Chairman and CEO of Joy
Technologies, Inc. In 1996, Horton relocated to a larger and more modern site of over
25,000 sq. ft. This facility allows Horton room for expansion as its customer base
continues to grow. Under the direction of the new owners, The Horton Company has
evolved into a 21st century supplier, focusing on Quality and Customer Satisfaction, with
innovative products that are technologically compliant.

Horton's aftermarket replacement water valves are sold to appliance service men and
women through an established network of more than 350 companies, with nearly 1,000
locations throughout the United States. The product line continues to expand, and
currently cross references to over 2,500 OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) numbers
and more than 10,000 appliance model numbers.

While The Horton Company continues to be a valuable source of residential and
commercial appliance aftermarket water valves, sales to Original Equipment
Manufacturers grew from 36% of total sales in 1996 to 56% in 2001. This market includes
commercial ice machines, various types of fluid dispensers, vending and brewing
equipment, car washes, medical applications, photo developing, agricultural applications,
and many others.

Horton carries two quiet valve design patents, and one patent on a unique normally open
3-way valve. Most valve types are UL recognized, and are assembled with components
that pass NSF standards. All OEM valves are made in the USA, and are shipped within a
designated delivery schedule. Horton offers design flexibility, along with many options
related to coil voltage, flow rate, mounting variation and inlet/outlet size and type.