In 1916, brothers Frank and Tom Wheatley founded Wheatley Bros Foundry & Machine in Kansas City, MO. By 1926, with an ever increasing demand for oilfield products in the mid-continent, Wheatley Bros opened a facility in Tulsa, OK. Their new company, focused on oil & gas, was named Wheatley Bros Pump & Valve. In 1934 brothers Frank and Tom decided to part ways. Legend has it that this was decided on a coin toss. This led to Wheatley Bros  becoming Frank Wheatley Pump & Valve and Tom moving to Houston, TX and founding the Tom Wheatley Company in 1936.

In the mean time, brother Charles Wheatley was working hard at a professional baseball career as a pitcher. Charles made it to the majors in 1912. He holds an A.L. record for the most wild pitches thrown in a single game (5). Upon leaving baseball, Charles went to work for his older brother Frank in 1939. In 1954, Charles left Frank Wheatley Pump and Valve and founded the Charles Wheatley Company in Tulsa, OK.

From this point the three brothers were competing and becoming leaders in the valve industry. Each had their notoriety for specific products, but all where known for check valves. FWI (Frank Wheatley Industries) was first to sell in 1968. Followed by the Charles Wheatley Company in 1972 to Tesoro. FWI then sold to Tesoro as well in 1973. This merger led to the WHEATLEY brand manufactured today. The Tom Wheatley Company sold in 1982. Over the years the brands were bought and sold but persisted. In 1993 Wheatley TXT acquired Tom Wheatley Valve Co. This brought the Wheatley brothers' companies back together again after 59 years. ​WHEATLEY & TOM WHEATLEY  brands are currently owned by Cameron SLB. Norwood Valve, LCC carries on a WHEATLEY Family legacy of of quality, innovation, and service in the valve industry.