John Wolz

WCL Company is marking the 50th anniversary of its founding by R.L. “Bob” Harper. He knew lock washers from working in the family business, Harper Manufacturing of Toledo, OH. Harper had been stationed in the Navy in California during World War II and “sensed the industrial potential of the area.” Harper moved his family there and incorporated West Coast Lockwasher Company on June 19,, 1957. He soon hired friend Robert Rollo. to help manage the growing company.

WCL remains a family business” run by Harper’s sons, Lee Harper. and Craig Harper. and Rollo’s son, Bob Rollo.. Kelly Cole. is vice president of sales. WCL has expanded its product lines to all types of threaded fasteners and plastic assembly components, washers and nuts and is located at16730 E. Johnson Dr., Industry, CA 91744. Tel 626 968-5523 Fax 626 369-9805 E-mail: info@wclco.com Web: wclco.com �2007 FastenerNews.com