Philip Mallory
American businessman (1885–1975)
Philip Rogers Mallory (November 11, 1885 - November 16, 1975) was an American businessman and the founder of the company that is now known as Duracell International. Rather than making a career in his family's shipping business, he founded his own manufacturing company, the P. R. Mallory Company. Starting as a manufacturer of tungsten filament wire, his company later became The Mallory Battery Company and is now known as Duracell International.
Early life and education
He attended Yale and Columbia universities.
Business
In 1942, Samuel Ruben and Mallory developed the mercury cell which was considered a breakthrough in battery manufacturing.
Sailing
Mallory served as Commodore of American Yacht Club in the 1920s.
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"Duracell International".
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