In April 1988, Rheem Manufacturing Company of the U.S.A. became a member of the Paloma Group. This joining of the companies was a giant step in Paloma's move to become a leading global firm. Rheem boasts the largest share of the U.S. market for large water heaters for household and commercial use, and is also a leading manufacturer of commercial and household air conditioners. With five plants in the U.S.A., two in Canada, and one in Mexico, this makes the Paloma Group the world's largest manufacturer in the gas water heater field. The royalties of the Rheem brand and Rheem technology now belong to Paloma, giving us

The Paloma Group features an original integrated system to accomplish all tasks from product planning to production and sales totally within the company.
Affiliated companies and personnel collaborate closely to achieve a formidable consolidated force.
Our "customer first" policy in place since our founding enables us to communicate directly with our customers in the marketplace and to incorporate their feedback and suggestions in our planning and production.