5/1/2012 2:13:00 PM
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Chicago Hardware & Fixture Co. Marks 100 Years
Chicago Hardware & Fixture Co. is marking its 100th anniversary.
The company was founded by John Herbstritt in 1912 as Chicago Warehouse and Silo Fixture Co.
“John started the business to fulfill a need for basic hardware components marketed to the farming and railroad industries,” the company stated. “Beginning with wire rope clips used to support grain silos being supported by cable, he began developing other wire rope accessories to expand the product offering.”
The company is now operated by third generation owner Tom Herbstritt and his son Brian Herbstritt.
In 1946, the company moved to a newly constructed plant in Franklin Park, Illinois. Over the next several years there were several plant additions.
In 1952 the family purchased a forging plant in downtown Batavia, IL. A new building was constructed and the plant was moved to an industrial section of town in 1966, where it is located today.
A wire drawing facility was built in 1980 within 3 miles of the main Franklin Park plant. This plant draws wire for threaded rod, u-bolts, eyebolts and various other wire forms, including special products requested by customers.
Currently the company’s Batavia plant is being expanded by 10,000 sq ft to house new equipment. All the steel used to forge Chicago Hardware products is made in the U.S.
Chicago Hardware is headquartered at 9100 Parklane Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131. Tel: 847 455-6609 E-mail: info@chicagohardware.com Web: chicagohardware.com ©2012 GlobalFastenerNews.com
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