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*Berlin, CT. (1969-present)|owner(s) = *[[American Hardware Corporation]] (1902-1964) |
*Berlin, CT. (1969-present)|owner(s) = *[[American Hardware Corporation]] (1902-1964) |
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*[[Emhart Corporation]] (1964-1989) |
*[[Emhart Corporation]] (1964-1989) |
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| − | *[[Black & Decker Corporation]] (1989-1994) |
+ | *[[Black & Decker Manufacturing Company|Black & Decker Corporation]] (1989-1994) |
*[[William Holdings PLC]] (1994-2000) |
*[[William Holdings PLC]] (1994-2000) |
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*[[Assa Abloy AB]] (2000-present)|image2 = Image-2.jpg|caption2 = Corbin Russwin headquarters in Berlin, CT.}}The '''Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company''' was founded in 1839 by Henry E. Russell, Cornelius B. Erwin, and Frederick T. Stanley. It manufactures door locks, padlocks, and other door hardware and it's headquarters were in New Britain, Connecticut (1839-1969) and Berlin, Connecticut (1969-present). |
*[[Assa Abloy AB]] (2000-present)|image2 = Image-2.jpg|caption2 = Corbin Russwin headquarters in Berlin, CT.}}The '''Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company''' was founded in 1839 by Henry E. Russell, Cornelius B. Erwin, and Frederick T. Stanley. It manufactures door locks, padlocks, and other door hardware and it's headquarters were in New Britain, Connecticut (1839-1969) and Berlin, Connecticut (1969-present). |
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| − | In 1902, it merged with the [[P. & F. Corbin Company]], forming the [[American Hardware Corporation]] as a holding company. American was purchased by the [[Emhart Manufacturing Company]] in 1964, who reorganized Russell & Erwin as Russwin. It was sold to the [[Black & Decker Corporation]] in 1989 and in 1994, was sold to [[William Holdings PLC]]. In 2000, it was acquired by [[Assa Abloy AB]]. |
+ | In 1902, it merged with the [[P. & F. Corbin Company]], forming the [[American Hardware Corporation]] as a holding company. American was purchased by the [[Emhart Manufacturing Company]] in 1964, who reorganized Russell & Erwin as Russwin. It was sold to the [[Black & Decker Manufacturing Company|Black & Decker Corporation]] in 1989 and in 1994, was sold to [[William Holdings PLC]]. In 2000, it was acquired by [[Assa Abloy AB]]. |
=== '''<u>COMPANY NAMES</u>''' === |
=== '''<u>COMPANY NAMES</u>''' === |
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| − | * Knob & Escutcheon |
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* Reverse Helicoid Tire Bolts |
* Reverse Helicoid Tire Bolts |
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| + | *"Russwin" Food Cutters |
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| − | * Unit Lock |
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| + | *"Russwin" Builders' Hardware |
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| + | **Door Escutcheons |
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=== '''<u>ADVERTISEMENTS</u>''' === |
=== '''<u>ADVERTISEMENTS</u>''' === |
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| − | + | Russellerwin4.JPG|''The Hub'' (April 1896) |
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| − | + | Russell.JPG|''Hardware'' (Oct. 10, 1897) |
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| − | + | Russwinad.PNG|From the 1905-1906 edition of ''Thomas' Register of American Manufacturers'' |
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| − | + | Russellerwin8.PNG|''Hardware Dealers' Magazine'' (January 1908) |
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| + | Russwin11.PNG|''The House Furnishing Review'' (July 1909) |
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| + | Russwin8.PNG|''The Hardware Reporter'' (Oct. 4, 1912) |
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| + | Russwinfhah.PNG|''Hardware Dealers' Magazine'' (January 1913) |
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| + | Russwin5.JPG|''Hardware Age'' (Nov. 4, 1916) |
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| + | Russellerwin7.PNG|''Hardware World'' (July 1917) |
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[[Category:Companies founded in 1839]] |
[[Category:Companies founded in 1839]] |
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| + | [[Category:Companies of Connecticut]] |
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| + | [[Category:Companies of New Britain, CT.]] |
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| + | [[Category:Companies of Berlin, CT.]] |
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[[Category:Adjusters]] |
[[Category:Adjusters]] |
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| + | [[Category:Candlesticks]] |
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[[Category:Casement Adjusters]] |
[[Category:Casement Adjusters]] |
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[[Category:Door Bells]] |
[[Category:Door Bells]] |
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Revision as of 02:53, 8 November 2021
The Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company was founded in 1839 by Henry E. Russell, Cornelius B. Erwin, and Frederick T. Stanley. It manufactures door locks, padlocks, and other door hardware and it's headquarters were in New Britain, Connecticut (1839-1969) and Berlin, Connecticut (1969-present).
In 1902, it merged with the P. & F. Corbin Company, forming the American Hardware Corporation as a holding company. American was purchased by the Emhart Manufacturing Company in 1964, who reorganized Russell & Erwin as Russwin. It was sold to the Black & Decker Corporation in 1989 and in 1994, was sold to William Holdings PLC. In 2000, it was acquired by Assa Abloy AB.
COMPANY NAMES
- Stanley, Russell & Company (1839-1840)
- Matteson, Russell & Company (1840-1846)
- Russell & Erwin (1846-1851)
- Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company (1851-1964)
- Russwin Division (1964-1989)
- Corbin-Russwin Division (1989-1993)
- Corbin Russwin, Inc. (1993-present)
PRODUCTS
- "Columbia" Pneumatic Door Check & Spring
- Reverse Helicoid Tire Bolts
- "Russwin" Food Cutters
- "Russwin" Builders' Hardware
- Door Closers
- Door Escutcheons
- Door Handles
- Door Knobs
- Liquid Door Checks
- Night Latches
ADVERTISEMENTS
The Hub (April 1896)
Hardware (Oct. 10, 1897)
From the 1905-1906 edition of Thomas' Register of American Manufacturers
Hardware Dealers' Magazine (January 1908)
The House Furnishing Review (July 1909)
The Hardware Reporter (Oct. 4, 1912)
Hardware Dealers' Magazine (January 1913)
Hardware Age (Nov. 4, 1916)
Hardware World (July 1917)
American Builder (November 1923)
Hardware Age (July 22, 1954)