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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemicals |
| Founded | 1895 |
| Founder | Samuel D. Tompkins |
| Headquarters | Jersey City, NJ (1897-1967) Macungie, PA (1897-1967) |
Smooth-On, Inc. is a chemical manufacturing company based in Macungie, Pennsylvania that produces polyurethanes, silicone rubbers, and epoxy resins which are sold to domestic and international customers.
Overview
Smooth-On, Inc. is a privately owned US-based manufacturer of liquid rubbers, plastics, adhesives, and expanding foams. These materials are commonly used for mold making, resin casting, composite manufacturing, and industrial repair. Materials manufactured by Smooth-On are used in many applications including sculptural arts [1], medical simulation [2], robotics [3], special effects [4], cosplay [5] [6], mining, and concrete casting.
History
Smooth-On, Inc. was founded in 1895 by Vreeland Tompkins in Jersey City, New Jersey (then as Smooth-On Manufacturing Company). In 1895 Tompkins devised a powder compound that when mixed with water could be used to repair cracks and holes in iron. Marketed as Iron Cement, later iterations were formulated with solvents that would evaporate when heated or exposed to air. [7]
In the 1950's Smooth-On pivoted to production of epoxy resins and polysulfides. [8] [9] It relocated its manufacturing facilities to a larger site in Gillette, New Jersey in 1967 to increase production capacity. [10] In the 1970's Smooth-On began formulating polyurethane rubbers and plastics. [11]
In 1997 manufacturing was moved to Easton, Pennsylvania and in 2014 to Macungie, Pennsylvania. [10]
Acquisitions and Growth
Since the early 1990's, Smooth-On has grown through acquisitions of similar specialty chemical formulary manufacturers and distributors.
- 1992: Smooth-On acquired G.P. Roeser Company, a manufacturer of polysulfide, polyurethane, and silicone and began formulating RTV silicone rubbers.
- 1996: Smooth-On acquired the Formulated Release Agent Technology Division of The George Mann Company, a manufacturer of lubricants used as mold release agents.
- 2000: Smooth-On acquired the John Reynolds Company (renamed to Reynolds Advanced Materials) as a wholly owned distributor of its products.
- 2012: Smooth-On acquired Ball Consulting, a materials supplier of polymer modifiers for gypsum and concrete (under the brand name FORTON). [12]
- 2016: Smooth-On acquired Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products, a manufacturer of concrete bag mixes and admixtures. [13]
- 2019: Smooth-On acquired Accu-Cast (a producer of alginates) [14] and Holden’s Latex (a latex supplier).
Reference
- ^ Higgins, Tim (March 14, 2016). "Get immersed in Judy Pfaff's art installation at Lafayette College".
- ^ Mao, Gyong (June 26, 2020). "Soft electromagnetic actuators".
- ^ Sinatra, Nina (August 28, 2019). "Ultragentle manipulation of delicate structures using a soft robotic gripper". Science Robotics. 4 (33). doi: 10.1126/scirobotics.aax5425. PMID 33137785.
- ^ Silfies, Tim (April 7, 2017). "Macungie company making movie magic".
- ^ Robinson, Melia (October 10, 2014). "The 22 Coolest Things To See At New York Comic Con". Business Insider.
- ^ Ratcliffe, Amy (July 28, 2017). "How a Lovable LABYRINTH Ludo Costume Came to Life".
- ^ Power. Hill Publishing Company. 1907. pp. 565–566.
- ^ Foundry Management & Technology. Penton Publishing Company. 1957.
- ^ Donny Leon Hamilton (1976). Conservation of Metal Objects from Underwater Sites: A Study in Methods. Texas Memorial Museum.
- ^ a b Salamone, Anthony (February 14, 2016). "Lehigh Valley's Smooth-On helps make Hollywood props come to life".
- ^ Industrial Education. Cummins Publishing Company. 1974.
- ^ "Smooth-On buys Ball Consulting". January 1, 2013.
- ^ "Smooth-On, Inc. Now Manufactures Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products". December 6, 2016.
- ^ "Smooth-On, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Accu-Cast". September 4, 2019.
External links
Category:Chemical companies established in 1895 Category:Chemical companies of the United States Category:Manufacturing companies based in Pennsylvania Category:Companies based in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Category:American companies established in 1895 Category:Manufacturing companies established in 1895 Category:1895 establishments in New Jersey
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemicals |
| Founded | 1895 |
| Founder | Samuel D. Tompkins |
| Headquarters | Jersey City, NJ (1897-1967) Macungie, PA (1897-1967) |
Smooth-On, Inc. is a chemical manufacturing company based in Macungie, Pennsylvania that produces polyurethanes, silicone rubbers, and epoxy resins which are sold to domestic and international customers.
Overview
Smooth-On, Inc. is a privately owned US-based manufacturer of liquid rubbers, plastics, adhesives, and expanding foams. These materials are commonly used for mold making, resin casting, composite manufacturing, and industrial repair. Materials manufactured by Smooth-On are used in many applications including sculptural arts [1], medical simulation [2], robotics [3], special effects [4], cosplay [5] [6], mining, and concrete casting.
History
Smooth-On, Inc. was founded in 1895 by Vreeland Tompkins in Jersey City, New Jersey (then as Smooth-On Manufacturing Company). In 1895 Tompkins devised a powder compound that when mixed with water could be used to repair cracks and holes in iron. Marketed as Iron Cement, later iterations were formulated with solvents that would evaporate when heated or exposed to air. [7]
In the 1950's Smooth-On pivoted to production of epoxy resins and polysulfides. [8] [9] It relocated its manufacturing facilities to a larger site in Gillette, New Jersey in 1967 to increase production capacity. [10] In the 1970's Smooth-On began formulating polyurethane rubbers and plastics. [11]
In 1997 manufacturing was moved to Easton, Pennsylvania and in 2014 to Macungie, Pennsylvania. [10]
Acquisitions and Growth
Since the early 1990's, Smooth-On has grown through acquisitions of similar specialty chemical formulary manufacturers and distributors.
- 1992: Smooth-On acquired G.P. Roeser Company, a manufacturer of polysulfide, polyurethane, and silicone and began formulating RTV silicone rubbers.
- 1996: Smooth-On acquired the Formulated Release Agent Technology Division of The George Mann Company, a manufacturer of lubricants used as mold release agents.
- 2000: Smooth-On acquired the John Reynolds Company (renamed to Reynolds Advanced Materials) as a wholly owned distributor of its products.
- 2012: Smooth-On acquired Ball Consulting, a materials supplier of polymer modifiers for gypsum and concrete (under the brand name FORTON). [12]
- 2016: Smooth-On acquired Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products, a manufacturer of concrete bag mixes and admixtures. [13]
- 2019: Smooth-On acquired Accu-Cast (a producer of alginates) [14] and Holden’s Latex (a latex supplier).
Reference
- ^ Higgins, Tim (March 14, 2016). "Get immersed in Judy Pfaff's art installation at Lafayette College".
- ^ Mao, Gyong (June 26, 2020). "Soft electromagnetic actuators".
- ^ Sinatra, Nina (August 28, 2019). "Ultragentle manipulation of delicate structures using a soft robotic gripper". Science Robotics. 4 (33). doi: 10.1126/scirobotics.aax5425. PMID 33137785.
- ^ Silfies, Tim (April 7, 2017). "Macungie company making movie magic".
- ^ Robinson, Melia (October 10, 2014). "The 22 Coolest Things To See At New York Comic Con". Business Insider.
- ^ Ratcliffe, Amy (July 28, 2017). "How a Lovable LABYRINTH Ludo Costume Came to Life".
- ^ Power. Hill Publishing Company. 1907. pp. 565–566.
- ^ Foundry Management & Technology. Penton Publishing Company. 1957.
- ^ Donny Leon Hamilton (1976). Conservation of Metal Objects from Underwater Sites: A Study in Methods. Texas Memorial Museum.
- ^ a b Salamone, Anthony (February 14, 2016). "Lehigh Valley's Smooth-On helps make Hollywood props come to life".
- ^ Industrial Education. Cummins Publishing Company. 1974.
- ^ "Smooth-On buys Ball Consulting". January 1, 2013.
- ^ "Smooth-On, Inc. Now Manufactures Buddy Rhodes Concrete Products". December 6, 2016.
- ^ "Smooth-On, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Accu-Cast". September 4, 2019.
External links
Category:Chemical companies established in 1895 Category:Chemical companies of the United States Category:Manufacturing companies based in Pennsylvania Category:Companies based in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Category:American companies established in 1895 Category:Manufacturing companies established in 1895 Category:1895 establishments in New Jersey
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