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Company Timeline

1997


Inventor, Sal Sisto, wins the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Award to develop a fastener for fighter jets.

1997

1998


The WingIts Fastener undergoes certified testing at the National Association of Home Builders Research Center, attended by the DOJ, the Access Board, BOMA, HUD, and Universal Design.

1998

1999


Sal partners with David Burcon to create WingIt Innovations, LLC.

1999

2000


WingIts® introduces bath accessories, including 18/8 (304) stainless steel grab bars.

2000

2001


The WingIts® fastener is featured in Daily Commercial News.

2001

2001


WingIts® first distribution and innovation facility opens in Bradley Beach, NJ.

2001

2002


Product offerings are expanded and a patented Tri-Linear Buff Technology™ finishing technique is developed.

2002

2005


WingIts® partners with an Italian manufacturer to introduce the Pure Elegance™ product line.

2005

2009


The Apache™ drill bit is developed and introduced.

2009

2010


WingIts® develops and patents a more cost-efficient and user-friendly grab bar fastener.

2010

2011


WingIts® wins the highly competitive Westin standard for maintenance-free shower baskets.

2011

2012


WingIts® is commissioned by Hilton and Marriott to develop a grab bar, BridgeBind™ manufacturing is developed.

2012

2013


Designer stainless steel bath accessories are introduced.

2013

2016


WingIts® opens the first sales office in Whitmore Lake, Michigan.

2016

2017


WingIts® acquires a furniture division, the sales team expands and moves to a new location in Howell, Michigan.

2017

2018


WingIts® partners with an industry-leading LED manufacturer to create products with integrated LED lighting.

2018

2020


Cultured Marble Shower Panels and designer LED Mirrors are introduced.

2020

2021


Introduction of the revolutionary Invidia™ Collection.

2021

2021


Structural wood storage systems, stainless steel shelves, footrests, and hanging rods developed and produced.

2021

2022


New, expanded headquarters in Wall, NJ.

2022

2022


New large-scale distribution center in South Carolina.

2022

2023


Developed and introduced ShowerLuxe™ Glass Shower Doors.

2023

2024


Celebrated WingIts’ 25th anniversary as a company, marking 25 years of continuous product innovation and partnership with leading hospitality brands.

2024