<img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/a6a894e8-cd68-4cec-bf6b-6922982b8da6?size=2" nborder="0" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Oatey_logo.png" alt="Oatey Co."/>The recognition reinforces Oatey’s continued commitment to employee experience, well-being, development and long-term success<div style="float:right;padding:0 0 15px 20px;margin:15px 0 20px 20px;width:300px">
 Oatey Co. Named a 2026 NorthCoast 99 Award Winner
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 <img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/460673ff-d719-44f6-a5fa-6875ad30bcfe" title="Oatey Co. Named a 2026 NorthCoast 99 Award Winner" alt="Oatey Co. has been named a 2026 NorthCoast 99 award winner by Employers Resource Council (ERC), marking the 16th time the company has received the Northeast Ohio workplace recognition." />
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</div>CLEVELAND, Sept. 01, 2026 <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com" target="_blank">(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)</a> -- Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, has been named a <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=7AD4RWFjKhI3DioyVmrFuYB4hSuJsdjcrq3w4fzVOPmWx0xuxh3_vusQ7joS9FURcVah71Wj1YPknxqUxzhvxp5KHP97EPB7B4jIVp5xmNUasaJMbhVxoMdpbqnuzF3Z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="2026 NorthCoast 99">2026 NorthCoast 99</a> award winner by the <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=U5f4_xjzvbH1rfQGxLT-jnXzXm4pJCQAIqZZeQPSYafdOKovkjzMYn0SVJfTuXafx7f20F8S_gBvXea0a-YWRooLWAJRoAYnzLmhKQFZrLBaPi_GOtVpCCVOesSntrqR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Employers Resource Council (ERC).">Employers Resource Council (ERC).</a> This recognition marks the 16th time Oatey has earned the prestigious NorthCoast 99 award, which honors 99 Northeast Ohio workplaces with exceptional policies, practices and benefits for attracting and retaining top talent. <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=hxYdndpu8lGHpivKu-gjLMRfm-fj4dsCHXFvi4HiZ9PZl6KEwV2ooFlCMJBe3LwbQj8LHfgUlncLlVZ8cRQfJa29RBCMo9-cwdz85Kpm9yI=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="NorthCoast 99">NorthCoast 99</a> defines top performers as employees who drive results, create competitive advantages and help organizations innovate and grow. Oatey’s selection among the 99 organizations recognized in 2026 reflects its continued position as an employer of choice for top talent in Northeast Ohio. “Earning this recognition for the 16th time is especially meaningful because it reflects the experience we work to create for our associates every day,” said Dalithia Smith, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Oatey. “We’re committed to continually fostering a workplace where people feel supported, have opportunities to grow and can contribute to our shared success.” Organizations considered for the NorthCoast 99 award are evaluated anonymously through a rigorous application process that assesses the strategies, programs and workplace practices used to attract and retain top performers. The evaluation also includes feedback from associates about their workplace experience. Oatey demonstrated strong performance across several areas evaluated as part of the 2026 NorthCoast 99 selection process, including: <ul type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom:10pt;">Employee Engagement and Talent Development</li><li style="margin-bottom:10pt;">Employee Well-Being</li><li style="margin-bottom:10pt;">Organizational Strategy, Policies and Benefits</li><li style="margin-bottom:10pt;">Talent Attraction, Acquisition and Onboarding</li><li style="margin-bottom:10pt;">Total Rewards </li></ul> “As Oatey continues to evolve, we will continue to be focused on our people and finding new ways to support their success,” Smith added. “Our associates play an essential role in shaping our culture and strengthening our organization, and we’re proud of the workplace we’ve created together.” For more information about Oatey, visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=WuCa1ePlz8fp4x1YgYeN1lqP68un4eTHmaFztiGMVHPZJUYrU1ghQzsEj4HMDwXwboESf-lenrzQbZjmFlhRmfsMKO3U_Fv7fLcs3wHwj35TWmIKZ87U0Ba9KVioDlt7K4-sL5QnZBtHIdG8kFweRw==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="here">here</a>. ABOUT OATEY CO. Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network to supply thousands of products for professional builders, contractors, engineers and do-it-yourself consumers around the world. Oatey is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and has locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Europe. 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