ABOUT RHEEM

Global leaders. Local experts.
100 years in the making.
What we do

Rheem is the Middle East’s exclusive air conditioning and water heating solutions provider.

We are proud to provide a range of products for both residential and commercial applications. So, whether you’re looking to fit out a single apartment or retrofit an entire industrial complex, we can deliver the best solution for your project’s unique needs.

1889

Edwin RUUD invents the first gas storage water heater.

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1925

Brothers Richard and Donald Rheem establish Rheem Manufacturing Company.

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1930–1950

Automatic gas storage water heaters are produced under the Ruud business. Rheem enters the HVAC business, advertising central heating & air conditioning systems.

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1970

Air conditioning headquarters open in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Water heating headquarters are established in Montgomery, Alabama.

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1980–1990

Paloma Co. Ltd of Nagoya, Japan, acquires Rheem.
Creates the Richmond brand for Water Heating.
Opens Nuevo Laredo (WHD).

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2000–2008

Rheem® pioneers the first gas storage water heater, originally patented by Edwin RUUD in 1890. Nuevo Laredo (ACD) opens. Rheem’s headquarters open in Atlanta.

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2009–2010

Rheem introduces tankless water heaters.
Research & development (R&D) lab opens in Mexico.

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2012

Established Rheem Manufacturing MEA FZE (UAE office).

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2020

Opens Innovation and Learning Centre in UAE.

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2021

Opens new air conditioning factory in UAE.

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2024

Opens the largest Rheem Innovation Learning Centre in Saudi Arabia.

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2025

Celebrates 100 years of innovation.

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