History

1898
March 6
Wm. Faust & Company Founded
Wm. Faust & Company Founded

William Faust was born in Pitson, PA on March 23, 1870. When he was laid off from his machinist job in the mining industry, he called on a boyhood friend William Watson who was then superintendent at the Allis Co. (which later became Allis-Chalmers). While working at The Allis Co. he was offered a job by a gentleman who was building houses near their home on 49th Avenue. He accepted the offer and began installing plumbing in the homes for the fixed price of $50.00 each. He would work at night, after his regular job at the Allis Co. When

1907
March 20
Early Notable Events

1907 – Filed for partnership status 1912 – Wm. Faust became sole owner 1923 – Purchased land at 401 N. 63rd Street in Milwaukee 1924 – Eustace Faust (Gen. 2) joined company 1926 – Incorporated 1926 – Hubert Faust (Gen. 2) commenced employment

1932
March 23
Post Great Depression

After the Great Depression, business quickly picked up as the economy bounced back, along with the advent of World War II. Faust Company stayed busy during the 1940’s with several large WWII related projects, mainly building supercharger and ammunition plants in Greenfield and Chicago, but also including involvement in the Manhattan Engineer District program. 1932 – Eustace Faust promoted to president 1933 – Original building burned, causing damages of $700. 1939 – Building reconstructed 1952 – Eustace Faust Jr. (Gen. 3) commenced employment 1954 – Eustace Faust Sr. named first Vice President of the Wisconsin Master Plumbers Association 1958 –

1959
March 23
Incorporation and Unionization

In 1959 Faust Company unionized, and it wasn’t long after the company greatly expanded its skilled work force.  Evinrude and GE Medical conducted much business with Faust Company during post WWII times. It was into the 60’s when business really boomed, as companies like Briggs & Stratton, Masterlock, and Harley Davidson expanded and grew as fast as anyone could keep up. 1959 – Changed name to “Faust Co. Inc.” 1959 – Converted to a Union shop (Plumbers Local 75) 1962 – Charles “Chuck” Faust (Gen. 3) commenced employment

1972
March 23
Downsizing

Sadly, the seemingly endless work slowed down with the recession. Large companies such as Masterlock moved their business to other countries, while others went out of business or put up for sale signs. The sobering downturn in the 80’s forced us to cut back our presence to the smaller size business we have historically remained. Faust Company shifted gears slightly, focusing more on work in the industrial sector for foundries and the like, rounding out our resume with experience in all major plumbing sectors. 1978 – Robert Faust (Gen. 4) commenced employment 1987 – John Faust (Gen. 4) commenced employment

1991
March 23
Changing with the Times

In more recent years, Faust Company has again changed its focus from the industrial sector to the greener pastures of commercial work, though we still do some manufacturing related work. If there is one thing we have learned from our long history, it is that in order to remain successful, we must adapt and change with the times, always looking forward.  

2007
March 23
Bryan Faust (Gen. 5) commenced employment

What will be the next big plumbing breakthrough? Will people look back at our current jobs and laugh at the use of copper and plastic? It should make for interesting conversation at our 200th anniversary party. We look forward to what the future holds, for the industry as well as our company. We hope you can become part of our rich history.