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Gray Manufacturing company history timeline

1953

June 1953, Donald E. Gray, essentially acting as a silent partner, sold his interest in Gray Metal Products, Inc. to the remaining stockholders.

During 1953, William J. Gray applies for and is issued a patent for a snap lock for pipe (Pat# 2,264,761).

1955

William H. Gray dies 1955 leaving complete control of Gray Metal Products to son William J. Gray.

1958

In 1958, Gray Metal purchases the first Welty Way ”Colatch Machine” for attaching collars to fittings automatically.

1966

Richard E. Gray Sr., son of William J. Gray, enters Gray Metal after receiving dual degree’s from University of Rochester in 1966.

1979

In 1979, Marguerite S. Gray dies leaving her stock to son Richard Sr. in recognition of his dedication to Gray Metal products, Inc.

1980

Gray Metal Products, Inc continues to grow significantly during the 1980’s.

1992

1992, William R. Gray applies for and is issued his first patent for reinforced flexible duct core (Pat#5,526,849)

1992, Gray Flex Systems, Inc. relocates to North Carolina and enjoys rapid growth currently operating in a 190,000 sq.ft facility in Coats, North Carolina.

1997

1997, Gray Metal Products, Inc. relocates primary operations to Avon, New York while maintaining auxiliary warehouse location on Norman St, combined sq, footage of 280,000sq.ft.

1998

1998, William R. Gray applies for and is issued two patent’s, one for vent screen and one for motorcycle warning device (Pat#’s 6,361,433 ;6,034,594)

2002

2002, William R. Gray applies for and is issued patent for flexible duct packaging (Pat# 6,913,142).

2007

2007, Joseph E. Gray, founds Gray Metal South Central, Inc.,a start up sheet metal air duct manufacturer located in Humbolt, Tenn.

2008

2008, The Gray family acquires the assets of Air Fab of New Jersey AKA Cheney Co. and absorbs equipment within multiple plant locations.

2016

Andrew - Feb 16, 2016 was this the building at 686-692 st clarens?

2017

By 2017, the company was well established and Alex felt confident about following the rising business trend.

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1952
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Saint Joseph, MO
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