(Cary, NC – December 17, 2014) – LORD Corporation, a global leader in highly reliable adhesives, coatings, motion management devices and sensing technologies, celebrates 90 years in business. Initially employing a staff of only six, LORD continues to grow with more than 3,000 employees in 26 countries. Building on the founders’ core beliefs in innovation, employee safety and well-being, integrity and ethical behavior, the company collaborates with its customers to improve the performance of their products and commercialize groundbreaking technologies.
A series of global 90th birthday celebrations concluded at LORD Corporation’s world headquarters in Cary. Officers visited the company’s U.S. and international locations to celebrate this significant milestone in the company’s evolution and service to customers.
LORD has a rich history of innovation. The company was founded in 1924 when patent attorney Hugh Lord invented a solution to quiet squeaking automobiles that traveled in front of his office on the streets of Erie, Pa. Over time, the company’s resiliency is accredited to the market penetration of many industries, global expansion and acquisition of new technologies.
“This year marks a milestone of innovation and collaboration thanks to the ideas of those who came before us, and the innovative and collaborative spirit of those who continue to keep us in the forefront of all we do,” said LORD Corporation CEO, Ed Auslander. “Our success depends on how well we continue to practice our core beliefs and ensure that we protect the ‘DNA’ of LORD. At the same time, we must challenge ourselves to evolve, take on new challenges and always move forward.”
LORD operates throughout the world to best serve its customers in their local markets. Building on its core competencies in adhesion, vibration and motion control, LORD continues to deliver innovative solutions to the aerospace and defense, industrial, automotive, and oil and gas industries.
The company launched a timeline that showcases just how far technology has advanced during its first 90 years in business. Available at http://www.lord.com/prebuilt/timeline/index.html, the timeline provides highlights not only on LORD Corporation’s growth during the last nine decades, but also provides a glimpse into the improvements and developments in the industries it serves.
About LORD Corporation
LORD Corporation is a diversified technology and manufacturing company developing highly reliable adhesives, coatings, motion management devices, and sensing technologies that significantly reduce risk and improve product performance. For 90 years, LORD has worked in collaboration with our customers to provide innovative aerospace, defense, automotive and industrial solutions. With world headquarters in Cary, N.C. and 2013 revenues in excess of $880 million, LORD has more than 3,000 employees in 26 countries and operates 16 manufacturing facilities and eight R&D centers worldwide. LORD actively promotes STEM education and many other community engagement initiatives. For more information, visit http://www.lord.com.
