# Reliance Worldwide Corporation

> Reliance Worldwide Corporation designs, manufactures and distributes plumbing, water-control and installation products under brands including SharkBite, JG Speedfit, Cash Acme, HoldRite and Eastman. It serves residential and commercial repair, renovation and construction through retailers, wholesalers and original equipment manufacturers.

- **Founded:** 1949
- **Headquarters:** Atlanta, United States
- **Founders:** Henry George Fredline (Founder of the predecessor engineering business)
- **Products:** SharkBite, SharkBite Max, JG Speedfit and John Guest, Cash Acme and Reliance Valves, HoldRite
- **Notable:** Built a global portfolio spanning connection, control and installation products., Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2016., Acquired John Guest for £687.5 million in 2018.

## Products & services

- **SharkBite** — Push-to-connect fittings, PEX pipe and other plumbing connection systems for repair, renovation and construction.
- **SharkBite Max** — Redesigned push-to-connect fittings with a stainless-steel retaining collar and reduced insertion effort versus first-generation fittings.
- **JG Speedfit and John Guest** — Plastic push-fit plumbing, heating and specialist fluid connection products.
- **Cash Acme and Reliance Valves** — Pressure regulation, temperature control, thermostatic mixing and safety valves.
- **HoldRite** — Pipe supports, water-heater accessories and installation solutions.
- **Eastman and EZ-Flo** — Appliance installation, flexible connectors and plumbing repair products.
- **Holman** — Plumbing, irrigation and garden watering products.

## Achievements

- Built a global portfolio spanning connection, control and installation products.
- Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2016.
- Acquired John Guest for £687.5 million in 2018.
- RWC’s current About page reports more than 250 patents.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On 20 October, RWC announced no alternative proposal emerged from its go-shop process. The Brookfield scheme remained subject to approvals, with implementation then expected in late December 2026.
- **2026-09** — Signed a scheme implementation deed for Brookfield to acquire all shares at US$3.38 cash per share.
- **2026-08** — FY2026 net sales were US$1,305.6 million; reported net profit was US$6.3 million and adjusted net profit was US$125.1 million.
- **2026-06** — Announced intended Melbourne brass operations closures, affecting approximately 85 employees, following declining production volumes.

## Links

- Website: https://rwc.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reliance-worldwide-corporation/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RWCglobal
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RWCglobal/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22