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J. Hardman, Jr.
| Name | J. Hardman, Jr. |
| Ortssitz | Belleville (N.J.) |
| Art des Unternehmens | Gummiwerk |
| Anmerkungen | Rubber Works |
| Quellenangaben | [Industries of New Jersey, Essex County V (1882) 740] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1878 |
Gründung |
| Produkt |
ab |
Bem. |
bis |
Bem. |
Kommentar |
| Gummi |
1882 |
[Industries of N.J. (1882)] |
1882 |
[Industries of N.J. (1882)] |
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| ZEIT | 1882 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | The use of caoutchouc or India-rubber in its applicability to the various purposes for which it has been adopted is an industry whose inception is of comparatively recent date. In examining some of the articles now manufactured from this useful substance the attention is directed to the vast difference shown between the industrial methods of an uncivilized nation and one which, having a knowledge of chemical principles, is able to apply them practically in manufacture. During the past few decades important discoveries have been made and applied to its manufacture, and thus a wide field has been opened to the industrial interests of the world - a field that is being rapidly and capably filled by various establishments. Not the least prominent in the line of rubber manufacturing is the establishment of J. Hardman, Jr., whose works are located in the beautiful town of Belleville. Its inception dates from 1878, when it was established in Newark, N. J., by Mr. Hardman. In the following year it was removed to Belleville, and to its present large and commodious building, erected specially for the purpose, in 1881. This is a threestory edifice, having a floor surface of 8,000 square feet, and every way adapted for the purpose. The machinery is of the most improved and modern invention and is driven by a sixty-horse power engine. There is also a boiler of eighty-horse power employed. At the inception of the enterprise but a small capital was invested, which, however, by skillful and judicious management has been steadily and gradually increased until, at the present writing, both capital and annual business have assumed fair proportions. Special attention is given to the various processes embodied in the manufacture, and all goods sold are fully warranted, since none but a standard quality receives attention. All varieties of work, such as stationers' goods, druggists' sundries, toys, and all kinds of molded rubber goods are manufactured on the premises and sent forth, the trade extending throughout the whole Union and over portions of Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, and Australia. A high status has already been gained for the establishment, and at its present rate of advancement it bids fair to become one of the foremost industries in the State. Mr. Hardman was born in England on December 9th, 1848, his family emigrating to the United States in 1851. Residing in this country since his earliest childhood, he has thoroughly identified himself with all its interests and is well known as a public-spirited citizen. He is an enterprising, thorough man, with a full, practical knowledge of his business. |
| QUELLE | [Industries of New Jersey, Essex County V (1882) 740] |
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