Casket Hardware
Posted onWeber Knapp began tooling up the hardware pieces such as latches, pivot arms and adjustment plates for clients such as Batesville Casket, Clarksburg Casket, Schuylkill Haven and high-end Marsellus Casket.
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Hello, Furniture Industry
Posted onOffice furniture label holders and drawer pulls, phonograph and other cabinet hardware are being developed as new product lines.
First Patent
Posted onFirst Weber Knapp patent (#1,259,075) issued for a lid support.
Keeler Brass Acquisition
Posted onWeber Knapp is sold to Keeler Brass Co. based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
First woman foreman
Posted onThe first woman foreman is appointed at Weber Knapp. One of her employees is Desiree Ball, mother of the famous Lucille Ball.
Weber Knapp Is Born
Posted onEd Knapp, a former trim designer, joined Adam Weber, a local mechanic in 1909. Their firm is incorporated as Weber-Knapp Co. in Jamestown, NY.
