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ITW Shakeproof Group company history timeline

1923

Shakeproof was formed in 1923 when it introduced the Twisted Tooth Lock Washer.

1929

Rein Leitzke, established in 1929, was created through the merger of well-known fastener manufacturers Medalist Rein Leitzke and Hobbs.

1950

1950 SEMS Machine Screw, first screw to captivate a washer under the screw head, was created and patented

1969

1969 Hi-Lo Plastic Thread Forming Fasteners was designed and patented to address performance challenges of fastening in low pressure environments (plastic, particle board, Masonite, etc.)

1985

1985 Tap/R Metal Thread Forming Fasteners engineered and patented to roll their own perfect mating threads in an un-threaded pilot hole

1989

1989 Mellowes Company acquired by ITW and became ITW Shakeproof

1998

1998 Bee Industries, manufacturer of pins and stampings (Watertown, WI) was acquired by ITW

2000

2000 Hobbs Fasteners, pin manufacturer, is acquired

2004

2004 Innovative Plastic Thread Forming Fastener, BosScrew, engineered and patented.

2013

In 2013, ITW launched the ITW David Speer Academy, a STEM-focused charter high school honoring the legacy of David Speer, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who was a tireless champion for education as a means to economic opportunity.

2018

2018 GripTide™ patented as a low-cost steel insert for plastics that surpasses brass inserts in quality, cost, and performance

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