Alfred Menzer started Kemlite Corporation
First manufacturing plant opened making GLASBORD panels
Entered Transportation market with "cleanable" panels for vehicles
Introduced a refrigerated panel for the transportation market
Introduced Laminated GLASBORD Panels
Fire-retardant frp developed to create FIRE-X GLASBORD
Developed technology to trim the panel edges
Wide panel capability
Introduced translucent roof
Kemlite Joliet plants combined into 2nd plant
Acquired by Crane Co.
Introduced SANIGRID ceiling grid system
Created molding bracket for covering the end of panels subject to thermal expansion
Acquired FILON and our Jonesboro facility
Introduced light weight technology
Introduced Metal Roof Skylight Panels
Introduced enhanced film process with SURFASEAL
Acquired transportation business aspect of SEQUENTIA, inc.
Introduced high-strength woven reinforced products in transportation
Introduced VARIETEX product line
Acquired Lasco Composites LP and our Florence facility
Acquired FABWEL and transitioned to direct sales to RV OEMs
Introduced Aerodynamic Side Skirt
Introduced FILON GOLD
Introduced FILON MAX
Developed NOBLE ICON
Acquired by KPS Capital Partners, LP
Introduced GLASBOND Self-Adhered FRP
Introduced FILON G4+