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Richard Darby started the Wholesale Division of Wales & Ward, Inc. with one line, Modine Manufacturing.
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Richard gained partnership and controlling interest of the company that came to be known as Wales Darby. Representation of Taco began.
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Wales Darby expanded into the New Jersey market with Richard’s son, Steve, leading the territory. Photo: Mountainside, NJ. Richard Darby (left), Steve Darby (right)
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First New York office with a warehouse. Hicksville, NY. Richard’s son, Brian, joined the New York team.
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The office in Hicksville was quickly outgrown. Richard made the decision to build a new, and larger facility in Ronkonkoma, NY.
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At almost the same time, the New Jersey operations required an upgrade and relocated to Warren, NJ.
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Wales Darby entered the plumbing side of the business with representation of A.O. Smith.
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New York operations relocated to a larger sized office and warehouse in Islandia, NY. This facility is home to the company’s Headquarters today.
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New Jersey operations relocated to a larger sized office and warehouse in Warren, NJ.
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The third generation of Darby’s entered the business. Photo (L-R): Shane, Brian & Ryan Darby
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Looking to expand its geographic footprint, Wales Darby opened a sales office for Eastern Pennsylvania.