The Elkay Manufacturing Company began as a vision of Leopold Katz and his son Louis on the North side of Chicago back in 1920. Founded with the goals of manufacturing the highest quality sinks and providing the best service possible the company began to thrive. As time went by Elkay set the pace with new products designs and innovations that continue to lead the industry. Today with more than 3 500 employees worldwide Elkay is proud to be America s number-one selling stainless steel sink company.