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Hoffman > Bell & Gossett > xylem

JamesC in Stamford CT
JamesC in Stamford CT Member Posts: 95
in Strictly Steam
Hello wall,

I just bought some Hoffman 1a air vents, new in box, on ebay. I was expecting Hoffman brand, and indeed they say "Hoffman Specialty" imprinted on the actual metal vents. But the cardboard boxes that they came in on the outside say "Bell and Gossett, a xylem brand". Did I get original Hoffman vents? Are they as good as the old ones?

Thanks in advance!

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  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 24,511
    Amazing how things change. Company A purchases company B, which is merged with C and now trades as D. You're fine.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • Tinman
    Tinman Member Posts: 2,808
    If I'm not mistaken, Hoffman Specialty, McDonnell Miller, and Bell & Gossett are all owned and operated by Xylem Water. So yes, you got the right part.
    Steve Minnich
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,313
    Hoffman Specialty, McDonnell & Miller and Bell & Gossett were once independent companies. ITT acquired them at some point, then recently spun them off into Xylem. Typical corporate acquisitions and divestments.
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  • JamesC in Stamford CT
    JamesC in Stamford CT Member Posts: 95
    Wow, thanks for all the quick replies!

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