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Company Profile
Wilson-Hurd Manufacturing was founded in 1904, by George Wilson and Arthur Hurd. Among the first products manufactured were a patented bag holder - designed for agricultural and industrial uses, and remembrance advertising. We have come a long way since then, but one thing has remained the same - our attention to quality and detail. Below is a brief outline of the history that has made us the company we are today.
1904 - Wilson-Hurd Manufacturing Is Established
Production of a bag holder began in a small factory on the corner of Scott and Second Streets in Wausau, WI.
1910 - Move To A Larger Factory
Wilson-Hurd moved to a larger 40 x 100 foot factory, producing a household flyswatter. Sales of this product included high volume exports to South America.
1919 - Remembrance Advertising Production Begins
Early specialty advertising products included blotter covers, thermometers, whiskbroom holders, hand held fans, and printed yardsticks.
1928 - Began Producing Nameplates
Square D Company asked Wilson-Hurd to print and fabricate aluminum nameplates.
1957 - Introduction Of Flat Bed Dry Lithography
Lithography flat bed presses replaced the old platen printing presses.
1961 - Berlin Plant Built
A new plant specializing in high volume runs was built in Berlin, WI to accommodate the increased production load and new markets.
1962 - Wet Lithography Printing Introduced
This improved the precision and productivity of the lithography printing process.
1967 - New Wausau Plant
The Wausau plant was replaced by a larger, more advanced facility with electronically controlled production equipment and controlled environments for consistent process control.
1979 - Added Printing Of Plastic Parts & Screen-Printing
To further enhance Wilson-Hurd's market position, screen-printing and printing on plastic was added.
1993 - Electronic Control Product (ECP) Division Established
Wilson-Hurd began offering customized engineering solutions for electronic data input devices.
1996 - Introduced Optical Film Conversion Capabilities
Rolls of light control film are converted into specific customer requirements.
1997 - Formed In-Mold Decorated (IMD) Inserts Are Introduced
Decoration, forming and fabrication of plastic was introduced to support Film Insert Molding (FIM).
1999 - Automated Equipment Is Developed For Cosmetic Industry
Wilson-Hurd designed automated equipment for high volume production of cosmetic display components including parts provided on rolls for easy in customer application.
2000 - ISO 9000-1994 Certified
The CORE and Optical Conversion Divisions became ISO certified.
2001 - Third Plant Established
The Optical Film Conversion Plant was established in Berlin, Wisconsin, featuring class 10,000 and class 100,000 clean-room environments.
2002 - ERP System Implemented
Syteline ERP system was implemented to improve plant efficiencies and service to customers.
2003 - ISO 9001-2000 Certified
The CORE and Optical Film Conversion Divisions became ISO certified to the most current level.
2003 - AccuForm® Process Brought In-House
All formed, in-mold decorated inserts are produced at the high volume facility in Berlin, WI.
2004 - Began The Journey Of Implementing LEAN
Manufacturing And 6-Sigma
Key members of our organization completed training in LEAN Manufacturing and 6-Sigma.
2006 - Outdoor POS Keypad Achieves PCI Certification
Completed the design of an outdoor POS keypad that successfully passed the rigorous PCI (Payment Card Industry-Data Security Requirements)standards for a safe, secure keypad system. This POS keypad is targeted for use within the food service industry.
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