{"id":5985,"date":"2024-02-15T20:26:48","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T20:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cicgroup.com\/wyatt\/?page_id=5985"},"modified":"2025-02-12T18:46:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T18:46:15","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cicgroup.com\/wyatt\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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1913<\/div><\/div>
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WYATT is Founded<\/div>

Wyatt is founded by William J. Wyatt in Dallas, Texas, manufacturing steel culverts, cisterns, and tanks.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1917<\/div><\/div>
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Merger and Incorporation<\/div>

Merges with Dallas Boiler Works and incorporates as WYATT Metal and Boiler Works.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Early 1920s<\/div><\/div>
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Steel Fabrication for Oil<\/div>

Responding to the Texas oil boom, WYATT begins steel fabrication for the oil industry and converts facilities to meet new demands.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1928<\/div><\/div>
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Expansion to Houston<\/div>

WYATT expands to Houston, aligning with the growth of the Gulf Coast as a world petroleum center and inland port.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1933<\/div><\/div>
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Acquisition and Innovation<\/div>

Acquisition of Steel Tank Construction Company to offer field erection services for process vessels and storage tanks. Introduction of all-welded storage tanks, a shift from riveted designs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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World War II Contributions<\/div>

WYATT contributes significantly to the war effort by fabricating hulls and parts for combat landing crafts.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1950s<\/div><\/div>
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Expansion and Diversification<\/div>

WYATT diversifies through acquisitions: Plastic Rubber Products Plant, Shelving Plant, WYATT Shipyards, WYATT de Mexico, WYATT Corpus Christi. These acquisitions mark a period of expansion and diversification.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1959<\/div><\/div>
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Renaming to WYATT Industries<\/div>

The company is renamed WYATT Industries.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1968<\/div><\/div>
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Division of U.S. Industries<\/div>

WYATT becomes the WYATT Division of U.S. Industries, Inc.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1983<\/div><\/div>
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Fabrication Shop Closures<\/div>

Closure of Dallas and Houston fabrication shops; focus shifts to field erection and service operation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1984<\/div><\/div>
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Launch of WYATT Field Service<\/div>

WYATT Field Service Company is chartered as a merit shop contractor and begins operations.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1985<\/div><\/div>
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Subsidiary of Nooter Corporation<\/div>

WYATT becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nooter Corporation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2003<\/div><\/div>
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Formation of CIC Group<\/div>

Formation of CIC Group, a 100% employee-owned holding company, enhancing WYATT\u2019s success.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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