Colton Industries was established in 1988 as a brand name of Y, Basket and Temporary strainers. Over the next 10 years, the product line was expanded to include a full range of steam traps, and steam specialty products along with check valves, butterfly valves and flexible connectors.

Incorporated in New York State in 1998, Colton has since added additional product to their offering, including: Triple Duty Valves, Pump Suction Diffusers, Quick & Slow Opening Intermittent Boiler Blow-Down Valves, High Pressure Steam Rated Ball Valves, Direct Acting Steam Pressure Regulators and fabricated Boiler Blow-Down Tanks, Flash Tanks and Condensate Coolers.