Standex International
American multinational manufacturer
Standex International Corporation is a multi-industry manufacturer in four broad business segments: Electronics, Engravings, Aerospace/Defense, and Scientific with operations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Turkey, India, and China. Headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire. Standex is divided into 12 units and 4 reporting segments. The company was incorporated in 1955 and contains multiple subsidiaries including Bakers Pride and Standex Electronics.
History
After World War II John Bolten Sr. and his sons founded a vinyl sheeting company under the name, Bolta Plastics. In 1954, General Tire and Rubber bought the company for $4 million. Bolten reinvested the funds into Standard Publishing, a religious publishing company founded in 1866, and Roehlen Engraving, a steel engraving company. In 1955, Bolten incorporated his company. Standard Publishing was acquired by the Wicks Group in 2006.
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