ORLANDO, Fla. — ClosetMaid, a leading home storage and organization brand, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1965, the company says it has transformed how Americans organize their homes, offering innovative, high-quality closets and storage systems that maximize space and simplify everyday life.

"We are especially proud of how we have built upon ClosetMaid's legacy with the building division, including establishing relationships with homebuilding professionals across the country," said Brian Dougherty, VP of Sales for ClosetMaid PRO Building Division. "From single-family homes to multi-family developments, our team remains committed to delivering superior products and professional services for customers and the homebuilding industry."

ClosetMaid has continuously evolved in the past six decades, introducing cutting-edge designs and sustainable materials to meet the changing needs of homeowners, including the following key milestones:

• 1965: ClosetMaid is founded in Delray Beach, FL. Ventilated wire shelving was developed to provide airflow in response to the South's humid conditions.
• 1970: ClosetMaid moves its headquarters to Ocala, FL, opens a new 30,000 sq. ft. plant
• 1975: ClosetMaid's first consumer products are sold in Ace Hardware Stores
• 1994: ClosetMaid introduces ShelfTrack®, the first adjustable, heavy-duty standard and bracket system that works with wire shelving
• 1996: ClosetMaid launches MasterSuite®, a custom and professionally installed line of products through an Authorized Dealer network
• 2010: ClosetMaid wire shelving becomes the first closet system in the market to earn SCS Recycled Content Certification
• 2015: ClosetMaid now sells worldwide to millions of consumers in over 10,000 retail stores
• 2016: ClosetMaid launches ClosetMaidPro.com and CustomClosetMaid.com websites, SpaceCreations launches
• 2017: ClosetMaid is acquired by Griffon Corporation and joins The AMES Companies family of brands. ExpressShelf launches
• 2019: ShelfTrack EVO launches
• 2022: ClosetMaid.com becomes part of HomebyAMES.com, a new e-commerce site launched by The AMES Companies.

"For 60 years, ClosetMaid has helped customers create functional, organized spaces that enhance their lives," said Chief Digital Officer Val Cavallaro. "This milestone is a testament to the company's reputation as an innovative leader in the industry, our customer's loyalty, and our commitment to delivering top-quality products and services that stand the test of time."

For more information about ClosetMaid, visit homebyames.com/en-us/ho/closetmaid or closetmaidpro.com.