Bulk Molding Compounds, Inc. history

During the fall of 1939, the partnership decided to concentrate its efforts and limited capital exclusively for a time on the development of its custom molding department.

In order for the firm to survive, the partnership decided in March 1946, to revive its manufacture of molding compounds, this time from phenol-formaldehyde resins.

1971 - 74 Moved to present location that was expanded to 99,000 square feet of floor space and adjacent land was acquired for future growth.

1977-78 A selection of stamped parts made by IDI, including motor end laminations, motor parts, terminal boards, switch bases, among others.

The expansion program was launched in late 1982 with the purchase of Genal, General Electric's line of phenolic molding compounds, located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

1987-89 Acquired the Fabricating Division from Norplex/Oak.

1991-99 John, Tom and Jay Merrell continue growing the ­­company through sales and acquisitions.

A benchmark acquisition occurred in 2000 when Plenco purchased the Plaslok brand of phenolic molding compounds and PlasGlas polyester bulk molding compounds (BMC) from Plaslok Corp. based in Buffalo, New York.

2001 - 05 The Merrell family endows The John and Verna Merrell Scholarship for Purdue University.

2013-14 Construction of the new corporate headquarters and the expansion of the SMC and BMC manufacturing facilities in Noblesville completed.