The P. & F. Corbin Company was founded in 1849 by Phillip Corbin, Frank Corbin, and Edward Doen in New Britain, Connecticut. It specializes in hardware and its headquarters are still in New Britain, Connecticut. In 1902, it merged with the Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company creating the American Hardware Corporation as a holding company. It is currently owned by Assa Abloy AB.
COMPANY NAMES[]
- Corbin, Whiting and Company (1849-1851)
- P. & F. Corbin Company (1851-1902)
- P. & F. Corbin Company, Division of American Hardware Corporation (1902-?)
- Corbin Russwin (?-present)
PRODUCTS[]
- Door Checks
- Unit Locks
ADVERTISEMENTS[]
The Hardware Reporter (July 12, 1912)
Hardware Dealers' Magazine (January 1913)
The Hardware Reporter (Jan. 3, 1913)
Hardware Dealers' Magazine (January 1914)
National Hardware Bulletin (May 1914)
National Hardware Bulletin (May 1916)
Hardware Age (Nov. 4, 1916)
Hardware World (July 1918)
Hardware Dealers' Magazine (January 1920)
Hardware Dealers' Magazine (July 1921)
Hardware Age (July 15, 1948)
Hardware Age (July 18, 1957)