From Key Stops to Key Player
Shaping Plumbing History for Over a Century and a Half
Our History
In 1858, one enterprising individual invested his life savings of $200 to start a business grinding key stops for plumbers in Philadelphia. More than 150 continuous years of service later, that business is known as Arch Roc Corporation. Arch Roc has a robust history of helping to shape advances in plumbing. But we attribute our success to two simple truths – a unique business philosophy and talented people.
Our Company Timeline
1858
William S. Cooper invested his life savings of $200 to start a business grinding key stops for plumbers in Philadelphia.
1862
Thomas J. Jones, a master bricklayer, joined Cooper as a junior partner in the firm Cooper & Jones. He assumed full control of a new phase of business – manufacturing sanitary fixtures and other plumbing materials.
1867
Joel Cadbury joined the firm in 1867 forming Cooper, Jones & Cadbury.
1880's
The company expanded its line of products to include bathtubs, water closets and lavatories, which led to the opening of the first showroom on Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia.
1883
William H. Haines joined the company.
1884
Founder William Cooper retired and the company name changed to Haines, Jones & Cadbury.
1887
The company adopted the trade name that would carry it into the modern era. Built on the vision of three partners — William H. Haines, Thomas J. Jones, and Joel Cadbury — who saw a demand for indoor plumbing (a relatively new concept in the 19th century) and vowed to make it easily available, the name became known across the industry.
1893
Arch Roc honored William Penn, the most prominent Quaker in Pennsylvania history, by adopting as its trademark the 37-foot tall statue of him, which stands atop Philadelphia's City Hall. This US trademark is one of the oldest in existence today.
1927
Haines Jones & Cadbury had 14 locations from Philadelphia to Florida. They merged with three well-known companies to officially form Arch Roc Corporation, becoming one of the largest plumbing, heating and industrial supply houses in the US.
1967
Arch Roc continued its southern expansion into Orlando, Florida.
1981
Arch Roc finalized the purchase to become privately owned once again. This transition allowed Arch Roc to focus even more on core values and commitment to serving our customers with the personal touch and dedication that have defined us since 1858.
1980's
The company expanded significantly through acquisitions; and, consistent with the decentralized business model, the “new” profit centers continued to operate using the same names they had when they were acquired, preserving the local identities, the people and the business practices that customers came to know and value.
1990's
Arch Roc Corporation continued its trajectory of growth and successfully entered the pool industry in Florida, expanding our portfolio and bringing our expertise and commitment to quality to a new market. This strategic move allows us to better serve our customers in the Sunshine State, providing innovative solutions and exceptional service in the pool industry.
Present
Arch Roc currently operates under more than 60 different trade names, each of which is well-recognized and trusted within their local communities as well as across the country. These trade names carry a reputation for quality, reliability, and exceptional service, reflecting our commitment to meeting the unique needs of our diverse customer base nationwide.
