The AMES Companies reaches historic 250-year
milestone as a U.S. company.
ORLANDO,
Fla., June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AMES
Companies (AMES) today celebrates its 250th anniversary,
commemorating an American legacy that began with John Ames creating America's first metal shovels
in 1774. Today, AMES is a leading provider of hand-powered
landscaping tools and has forged a family of over 22 brands
worldwide across the cleaning, home organization, lawn and garden,
and outdoor living categories. Headquartered in Orlando, AMES is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF).
Over the past 250 years, AMES has been embedded in American
history, bringing expertise and adding value to many landmark
projects and efforts, for example:
- 1775-1783, During the Revolutionary War, patriots dig in with
AMES shovels
- 1848-1855, AMES shovels used during the California Gold
Rush
- 1862-1869, President Lincoln selects Oakes Ames to take
charge of the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad, which
ultimately unites America
- 1903-1914, AMES shovels used to dig the Panama Canal
- 1929-1937, AMES tools used to help build the Empire State
Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Hoover Dam
- 1941-1945, AMES twice awarded the Army-Navy "E" for Excellence
in Production for providing the U.S. Armed Forces with 11 million
entrenching tools, armor plating, and shell casings during World
War II
For a complete timeline of historical events for The AMES
Companies, click here.
"Few American companies in business today have the privilege of
celebrating 250 years playing such a critical role in building
America. This extraordinary milestone reinforces our drive to
continue building upon the AMES legacy of quality and innovation.
It is also a testament to the strength and commitment of the AMES
team members – thanks to their unwavering dedication to meeting the
needs of consumers and professionals around the world, AMES
continues to stand the test of time," said Bill Glusing, President of AMES.
The AMES Companies' portfolio of brands in the U.S. includes
AMES, ClosetMaid, Harper, Jackson Professional Tools, Razor-Back
Professional Tools, Southern Patio, True Temper, and
UnionTools.
About Griffon Corporation
Griffon Corporation is a
diversified management and holding company that conducts business
through wholly-owned subsidiaries. Griffon oversees the operations
of its subsidiaries, allocates resources among them and manages
their capital structures. Griffon provides direction and assistance
to its subsidiaries in connection with acquisition and growth
opportunities as well as divestitures. In order to further
diversify, Griffon also seeks out, evaluates and, when appropriate,
will acquire additional businesses that offer potentially
attractive returns on capital.
Griffon conducts its operations through two reportable
segments:
- Home and Building Products ("HBP") conducts its operations
through Clopay. Founded in 1964, Clopay is the largest manufacturer
and marketer of garage doors and rolling steel doors in
North America. Residential and
commercial sectional garage doors are sold through professional
dealers and leading home center retail chains throughout
North America under the brands
Clopay, Ideal, and Holmes. Rolling
steel door and grille products designed for commercial, industrial,
institutional, and retail use are sold under the Cornell and Cookson brands.
- Consumer and Professional Products ("CPP") is a leading global
provider of branded consumer and professional tools; residential,
industrial, and commercial fans; home storage and organization
products; and products that enhance indoor and outdoor lifestyles.
CPP sells products globally through a portfolio of leading brands
including AMES, since 1774, Hunter, since 1886, True Temper, and
ClosetMaid.
For more information on Griffon and its operating subsidiaries,
please see the Company's website at www.griffon.com.
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