Crane Co
Crane Co. is an American industrial products company based in Stamford, Connecticut. Founded by Richard Teller Crane in 1855, it became one of the leading manufacturers of bathroom fixtures in the United States, until 1990, when that division was sold off. In 1960 it began the process of becoming a holding company with a diverse portfolio. Its business segments are Aerospace & Electronics, Engineered Materials (fiberglass paneling and telecom equipment), Fluid Handling, and Controls (sensing and control systems). Industries served by these segments include chemical industries, commercial construction, food and beverage, general and commercial aviation, and power generation.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- mechanical engineering [1]
- Company / filing name
- Crane Co [2]
- Headquarters location
- Stamford [1]
- Founded
- 1855 [1]
- Legal form
- Delaware corporation [1]
- Founders
- Richard T. Crane [1]
- Official website
- www.craneco.com ↗ [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- US2243991054 [1]
- CIK
- 1944013 [2]
- Country in background record
- United States [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- CR (NYSE) [2]
Company positioning and business
Crane Co. is an American industrial products company based in Stamford, Connecticut. Founded by Richard Teller Crane in 1855, it became one of the leading manufacturers of bathroom fixtures in the United States, until 1990, when that division was sold off. In 1960 it began the process of becoming a holding company with a diverse portfolio. Its business segments are Aerospace & Electronics, Engineered Materials (fiberglass paneling and telecom equipment), Fluid Handling, and Controls (sensing and control systems). Industries served by these segments include chemical industries, commercial construction, food and beverage, general and commercial aviation, and power generation. [3]
The company was best known to the consumer public for its bathroom fixtures, and more recently, its vending machines. However, it has divested itself of both of these public-facing businesses. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Crane Co.. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: CR (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was Crane Co founded?
Founded: 1855. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of Crane Co?
Headquarters location: Stamford. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for Crane Co?
Business sectors: mechanical engineering. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Crane Co. (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.