Clayton Celebrates 60th Year as a Manufactured Housing Company
April 12, 20161 min read
National homebuilder has proud past of providing housing to families across America since 1956
MARYVILLE, Tenn., April 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton, one of the largest homebuilders in America, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, a milestone built upon dedicated customer service and a commitment to providing quality, innovative homes.
Founded in 1956 by Jim Clayton, the company has since grown from a small retail center in East Tennessee to one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S. It was acquired by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway in 2003. During the past six decades, it has continued to provide affordable, quality housing to hardworking American families. Even as the Clayton family of brands has expanded, the principles it was founded on remain firmly in place 60 years later.
"Ever since my dad sold his first home in 1956, he instilled in all of us a foundation of taking care of the customer and this is what drives us today," said Clayton Homes CEO Kevin Clayton, who has been leading the company since 1999. "Throughout our company's history, we have upheld this commitment of providing families with more for their money while maintaining outstanding customer care."
The modern manufactured home has undergone a complete evolution compared to the original models that were being built in the mid-1950s. Today, Clayton customers can customize their homes with contemporary floorplans, innovative designs and brand-name appliances. They can also benefit from a variety of energy-efficient features available in the company's
About Clayton
Clayton was founded in 1956 and is proud of its history of providing affordable, quality homes. The Company is a diverse builder offering traditional site-built homes, modular homes, manufactured housing, "tiny" homes, college dormitories, military barracks and apartments. In 2015, Clayton built more than 34,000 homes. For more information, visit claytonhomes.com.