History
Our History
We began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FBHS) following our spin-off from Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO) on October 4, 2011. We joined the S&P 500 in 2016, and today, Fortune Brands is a Fortune 500 company.
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Aqualisa Acquired
Fortune Brands acquires Aqualisa, a leading U.K. manufacturer of shower products known for premium, innovative, smart digital shower systems and exceptional customer care. Aqualisa joins Fortune Brands’ Water Innovations segment.
Water Innovations
Fortune Brands renames Plumbing segment to Water Innovations to better reflect the division’s focus.
Solar Innovations Acquired
Fortune Brands acquires Solar Innovations, LLC, a leading producer of wide-opening exterior door systems and outdoor enclosures. Solar Innovations joins Fortune Brands’ Outdoors & Security segment.
FBHS Celebrates 10 Years
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc., marks its 10-year anniversary as an independent, publicly-traded company.
Susan Kilsby Appointed Board Chair
Susan Kilsby becomes Board chair, the first woman at Fortune Brands to hold the position.
Master Lock Celebrates 100 Years
Master Lock celebrates its 100-year anniversary, marking a century of helping people, businesses and communities across the globe secure what’s important.
LARSON Acquired
Fortune Brands acquires LARSON, the North American market leading brand of storm, screen and security doors, further expanding into outdoor living. LARSON joins the newly renamed Outdoors & Security segment.
Outdoors & Security
Fortune Brands renames Doors & Security segment to Outdoors & Security to better reflect the division’s focus.
Nicholas Fink Becomes CEO
Nicholas Fink succeeds Christopher Klein as chief executive officer and joins Fortune Brands’ Board of Directors.
House of Rohl Created
Fortune Brands’ Global Plumbing Group (GPG) creates the House of Rohl, gathering its hand-crafted, luxury brands – Rohl, Riobel, Perrin & Rowe, Victoria + Albert, and Shaws – into one powerful collection.
Fiberon Acquired
Fortune Brands acquires Fiberon composite decking as part of the newly created Doors & Security business segment, gaining entry into the exciting and fast-growing outdoor living market.
Expanding the Global Plumbing Group
Fortune Brands expands the Global Plumbing Group (GPG) with the acquisitions of Victoria + Albert and Shaws.
The Global Plumbing Group (GPG) Created
Fortune Brands creates the Global Plumbing Group (GPG), enabling the GPG to reach a broader set of consumers with an expanded brand and product portfolio, as well as to accelerate growth in the Plumbing segment.
New Plumbing Brands Acquired
Fortune Brands acquires Riobel, Rohl, and Perrin & Rowe, broadening the Plumbing segment’s overall product offering beyond Moen, the #1 consumer faucet brand in North America.
Joining the S&P 500
Fortune Brands joins the S&P 500.
Waterloo Tool Storage Divested
Fortune Brands divests Waterloo Tool Storage.
Norcraft Companies Acquired
Fortune Brands acquires Norcraft Companies, one of the longest-running cabinet manufacturers, expanding MasterBrand Cabinets’ distribution and strengthening product offerings.
Moen Celebrates 75 Years
Moen celebrates its 75th anniversary and 75 years of creating innovations that enhance people’s lives.
Simonton Windows Divested
Fortune Brands divests Simonton Windows.
SentrySafe Acquired
Fortune Brands acquires SentrySafe, a pioneer of fire and water resistant safes and protective security containers for the masses.
WoodCrafters Acquired
Fortune Brands acquires WoodCrafters cabinets, strengthening the Cabinets segment’s offerings of vanities and vanity sink tops.
FBHS Initiates Quarterly Dividend
Fortune Brands initiates its dividend, declaring a quarterly cash dividend payment to shareholders.
FBHS Begins NYSE Trading
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol FBHS on October 4, 2011. Fortune Brands began with four operating segments: Cabinets, Plumbing, Windows & Doors, and Security & Storage.
Prior to its spin-off, the Company operated as a division of the former Fortune Brands, Inc. holding company.
Making History
Innovation is in our DNA. Our businesses have been at the forefront of pioneering new technologies since their creation. Master Lock invented the world’s first laminated steel padlock in 1921. Moen invented the world’s first single-handle faucet in 1947, allowing consumers to easily adjust tap water temperature. LARSON produced the first wood core storm door in 1966, and in 1983, Therma-Tru introduced the first fiberglass door, giving the public an energy-efficient and durable door option.
We are proud to continue this tradition of innovation. Moen is leading the way in digital water innovations with the Moen Smart Water Network. Master Lock introduced its Bluetooth padlock in 2016, the first security specialist to unveil a padlock with keyless entry, shared access and no numerical codes. LARSON launched its Scenix porch windows with Screen Away retractable screens in 2017, an industry-first in outdoor living. Our legacy of innovation inspires and drives us to continue pioneering new products that excite and meet the needs of our customers.