Starting from regular, everyday scissors to scissors with titanium coated blades or non-stick coated blades to use in areas where much glue and paste are used. Westcott sells a wide assortment of scissors.

Other products have Microban antimicrobial protection to prevent the growth of bacteria on the surface. Main Products Today Īlthough Westcott manufactures everyday products, the brand tries to stay one step ahead by improving the materials it uses, such as titanium coated blades or blades with a non-stick coating. When it's red, it's also ready to dispense the glue.

That way, when the tip of the gun is hot, it turns red and users know not to touch it. Also, the tips of the guns have non-stick color changing coatings. These guns have non-stick internal mechanisms so that the glue sticks don't clog up the machines. More recently, it launched a set of glue guns for the craft and DIY markets. These are the first and only scissors developed in cooperation with the United States Ergonomics organization. In 2016, for example, a new scissor for kids, coined Ergo Jr, was launched. Thanks to constant innovation, Westcott continues to bring new products to the market. It had become such a well-known brand that Acme United started using the name on a wide variety of school and office products such as trimmers, pencil sharpeners, erasers, math tools, craft tools, etc. When hard times fell upon Acme United during the mid-1990s, the company decided to sell the old Westcott factory and move its production to the lower cost and more efficient facility in North Carolina. The company's 55 employees could hold their job and the products continued to be sold under the Westcott brand.Īcme Shear changed its name to Acme United Corporation in 1971 to better reflect its diversified product mix. was sold in 1968 to Acme Shear Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, which was a manufacturer of shears and medical equipment. 1921–1968 ĭuring and after World War II the company continued to produce thousands of rulers and other measuring instruments.Īfter remaining in family hands for 96 years, the Westcott Rule Co. In 1920, the company again changed its name from Westcott-Jewell Company to Westcott Rule Company. Luckily, the loss on building and stock was covered by insurance. Although the building was equipped with a, for those days, modern sprinkler system, damages ran up to $10,000. In February 1907, disaster struck as a big fire destroyed part of the factory. By that time, their products were shipped to all parts of the United States and exported to many different countries. employed about a hundred people and its plant was one of the largest of its kind in the United States with a total floor space of 45,000 square feet (4,200 m 2). This marked the start of a flourishing period for the company.Īt the beginning of the 20th century, the Westcott-Jewell Co. At first, the company continued to manufacture a wide variety of products like bicycle-holders, stands and hangers, but they quickly started concentrating on rulers, made in all sizes and finishes, both for office use and for advertising purposes. Jewell joined the business in 1894 it was renamed to Westcott-Jewell Company. and expanded into numerous products like toy blocks and other games. When Henry retired in 1890, the company was renamed to Westcott Bros. While Charles concentrated on operating the factory and Frank on selling the products, here too, Henry's experience and inventive genius were responsible for the company's growth. In 1872 Henry, along with his two sons Charles and Frank, established the firm Westcott Brothers to manufacture a variety of wood specialties. In 1868, at the age of 60, he sold his interest in this company.

Also this business proved to be a success, mainly because Henry Westcott invented and built machinery to make the wooden products he sold, while competitors were still making them by hand. After retiring from this business, he moved to Seneca Falls in 1847 to embark in the manufacture of an improved churn and butter pail on which he had secured patents. Later, he started his own company together with his brother Edwin and an associate called Hiram Miller to manufacture sash, doors and blinds. Henry Westcott was born in Newport, Rhode Island in 1808 where he learned the sash and blind makers' trade.

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