Garland Converting Co history

1908 Garland Refining Company offices move to Citizens Building in the heart of downtown Cleveland.

1916 United Laboratories (U.L.) and Barrett introduce specifications to promote common performance standards for roofing performance.

1917 Jacob Wise’s patent for roofing compositions is approved by the United States Patent Office, launching Garland’s history of innovation.

1919 Garland purchases large plant and warehouse property at 3800 East 91st Street in Cleveland, Ohio.

With a loan of a small generator from the Fairbanks-Morse Company, and with the understanding that profits would pay back the company, Garland started supplying electricity to its citizens on April 1, 1923, and Garland Power & Light was born.

1930 The Garland product line of consumer house paints expands, with paints sold through a network of hardware stores.

1940 J.B. Wise dies on December 16.

The Garland Movie Theater opened in late November 1945 to a line that stretched around the block with the movie It’s a Pleasure, starring Sonja Henie.

1953 Samuel D. Wise dies on March 27.

1968 V.L. Wise dies on August 21.

The Garland Landmark Society, dedicated to preserving and promoting Garland history, was formed in 1972 and still runs today.

1980 The Garland Company formally introduces StressPly® , the first high-performance modified bitumen roofing system manufactured in North America.

In 1983 the Garland Performing Arts Center, now known as the Granville Arts Center, made Garland the first Dallas suburb with its own arts center, home to the Garland Summer Musicals, Garland Civic Theatre and Garland Symphony Orchestra.

Don Clifton bought the Garland in late 1988, converting it into a discount theater, which it still is today.

Dave Sokol, who joined Garland in 1990 and served in various capacities from advertising and marketing manager to vice president of operations, assumes Garland Industries presidency.

1991 Garland is among the first roofing companies in North America to embrace green technologies, introducing the first green roofing system a full decade before sustainability was more universally accepted.

1996 Garland introduces the industry’s most comprehensive computer-based Roof Asset Management Program® (RAMP). Productos Garland SA de CV introduces Garland roofing solutions to Mexico.

1997 Garland introduces Black-Knight® /Black-Stallion® high-performance coal tar pitch waterproofer and roofing laminate.

1999 With the introduction of R-Mer® Wall Panels, Garland expands its product offering to encompass the entire building envelope.

2001 The Garland Company UK, LTD® is formed in Gloucester, England, to expand Garland distribution in Europe.

2002 StressPly EUV with Starburst® Mineral Surfacing receives Product of the Year Award, Silver; Editor’s Choice Award; and Bronze Product of the Year Award from industry trade publications.

2006 The Case Weatherhead School of Management honors Garland as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio.

2007 New StressPly® IV Plus family of products is introduced.

Garland achieved ISO 9001:2008 certification, assuring customers of our ongoing commitment to continuous quality improvement.

2009 Garland receives the NEO Success Award for the second consecutive year.

2010 Garland receives the NEO Success Award for the third consecutive year.

2011 Garland introduces Insul-Lock® E HR, a VOC compliant insulation adhesive with no solvents and 45% rapidly renewable content.

2012 Garland is recognized as one of Northeast Ohio’s Top Workplaces by Cleveland’s Plain Dealer based solely on surveys about the work place completed by their employees.

2013 Garland introduces Clear-Shield Rx™ , the industry’s first rooftop antimicrobial solution designed to improve indoor air quality by resisting bacteria, mold and fungi growth that can become airborne and enter the building through HVAC air intakes.

According to the Census Bureau's 2015 American Community Survey, the City of Garland ranks 12th in population in Texas and 91st in the country with an estimated population of 237,000 people and is today a major manufacturing and industrial hub for the entire D/FW Metroplex.

Garland expands Weatherking® cold-adhesive product line to include polymerized, brush-grade flashing adhesive. the garland co m pa n y, in c. © 2016 Garland Industries, Inc.

Garland is named a 2018 Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service Honoree for its contributions to various regional and national non-profit organizations through its annual Spirit Week tradition.