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Crane Plastics history
Crane Plastics company history timeline
Since our founding in 1947, Engineered Profiles has been an industry leader, prioritizing excellence and innovation to redefine what is possible in plastic extrusion.
When Robert S. Crane started a modest plastics manufacturing company in 1947, few would have guessed it would go on to become the Crane Group of today.
1957: Taytec produces the word’s first vinyl siding die through a joint development project with Monsanto Chemical.
1958: Taytec begins selling the hula hoop, helping to finance the company’s third extruder.
1966: Crane Plastics runs its first vinyl siding production line and begins providing private label product for customers.
1977: Crane forms the Vinyl Improvement Products Company to sell siding under its own VIPCO brand.
1992: Tanny’s brother-in-law, Tim Miller, joins the company; Bob Crane Jr. passes away after more than 40 years with the company, leaving a legacy long to be remembered at Crane Plastics.
1996: Crane Plastics acquires a majority interest in the Able Roofing & Chimney Company, which is the cornerstone of current platform business Crane Renovation Group.
1999: Crane forms its standalone composite decking company under the name TimberTech.
2003: Jim Crane retires, allowing Tanny to assume the role of President and CEO of Crane Group.
In 2007, the company name was changed from Kemlite to Crane Composites reflecting new product developments beyond hygienic wall panels.
2007: Crane Group proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary.
Originally known as Crane Plastics, the company became Engineered Profiles, LLC, in 2009 with the transition to a new leadership team.
2014: Brian Westwater joins Crane Group, becoming the second Crane family member from the fourth generation to join the company.
2016: Crane Group continues to grow by diversifying its partnerships and investments, led by the third generation of Crane family members and trusted associates.
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