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A Century of <strong>Taylor</strong> <strong>Made</strong> 1908 Company founded by Nelson A. <strong>Taylor</strong> 1945 Offered first marine products, canvas covers and tops 1946 Willard <strong>Taylor</strong> is named President upon his father Nelson’s passing 1951 Introduced the first wraparound plexiglas windshield 1959 Established windshield, canvas, and warehouse facility in Waxahachie, TX 1960 Introduced the first curved <strong>Taylor</strong>H<strong>Made</strong> ® Safety Glass windshield, the “Safety Glass Holiday Windshield” 1963 Established new windshield and canvas facility in Kendallville, IN 1964 Developed first glass windshield with a walk-through door 1966 Introduce the first rotationally-molded boat fenders — “Hull-Gard Inflated Vinyl Fenders” 1968 Purchased first glass tempering facility in Payne, OH 1971 First company to offer vinyl fenders “Guaranteed for the life of your boat” 1973 Construction of the “South Blvd.,” Gloversville, NY windshield facility 1977 Established Marine Air <strong>Systems</strong> 1979 Willard <strong>Taylor</strong> enters into a partial retirement, Bill Jones named President 1984 Acquisition of the Marine and R.V. division of Mansfield Plumbing Products to become Sealand Technology 1985 <strong>Taylor</strong>H<strong>Made</strong> ® takes curved glass technology to new heights and ushers in the modern era of boat windshield design by introducing the first Clear Curve ® windshield 1986 Jim <strong>Taylor</strong> named President / Patent “J-Bottom” windshield extrusion — a significantly improved, unique shape that allowed for a better and easier fit of windshields to the deck of any boat 1987 Acquisition of Templemore, Ireland glass facility 1990 Acquisition of Norceram Products / Introduction of first <strong>Taylor</strong> <strong>Made</strong> stainless steel windshields 1994 Established new windshield and canvas facility in Tifton, GA 1996 Jim <strong>Taylor</strong> named Chairman, Dennis Flint named President / <strong>Taylor</strong> <strong>Made</strong> pioneers the art of welding stainless steel — previously considered highly problematic, if not impossible — and introduces the first welded-stainless marine glazing products 1997 Acquisition of Spenco <strong>Manufacturing</strong> 1998 Acquisition of Aldon Industries / Established <strong>Taylor</strong>brite ® LLC — advanced lighting solutions for the marine, RV, and truck markets 1999 Acquisition of Marine Development Corporation 2000 New glass bending furnace in Ohio ($14M investment to date) 2001 Acquisition of Condaria 2002 Divested of Sealand Technology / Introduced our first Power Roof System, taking the lead in poweractuated glazing products for the Marine Industry 2003 Acquisition of Perimeter Industries / Established new windshield facility in Reynosa, Mexico / Divested of <strong>Taylor</strong> <strong>Made</strong> Environmental (Marine Air <strong>Systems</strong> and associated acquisitions) 2004 Merger with Trend Marine / Acquired control of New Zealand company 2005 Acquisition of <strong>Water</strong> <strong>Bonnet</strong> <strong>Manufacturing</strong> / Introduced the Integrated Tower System (ITS), melding wakeboard towers and windshields into one streamlined unit 2006 Introduced the Eclipse Flush-glazed Sportboat Windshield System, further fusing sleek automotive styling & marine windshield design 2007 Investment in Tempabend / Debut ITS Hardtop version 2008 100 years in business! Whether designing smaller pleasure craft or luxury megayachts, OEMs can turn to the <strong>Taylor</strong> <strong>Made</strong> Marine group… Ever since a century ago, when Nelson A. <strong>Taylor</strong> put the finishing touches on his first custom canvas piece, the <strong>Taylor</strong>H<strong>Made</strong> ® name has been known for its legendary quality, innovation, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Our company grew and expanded quickly, along with our quest for innovation in new applications, processes, and products — including the introduction of the first wraparound acrylic windshield for motor boats. Today, <strong>Taylor</strong>’s entrepreneurial spirit, high standards of excellence, and dedication to customer service have firmly established us as the world’s largest manufacturer of marine glazing systems and the undisputed leader in framed glass windshield technology. We also offer a large selection of custom-quality marine products, including canvas, deck hatches, portlights, and doors. But success has not made us complacent. Our goal is to continue to meet — and exceed — your expectations in the years ahead by providing innovative, high quality, state-of-the-art solutions to the boating industry’s toughest challenges... And that, clearly, gives you the OEM advantage.
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