Rolock, Inc.
Title
Rolock, Inc.
Subject
Business--industry--textiles--Fairfield, Conn.
Description
Rolock, Inc. Bar loom.
Rolock Inc. was founded in Southport in 1924 as DeMattia Wire Works. The company made wire mesh baskets and trays for industrial heat treating processes. The company's stock was bought by Roger Wells in 1925. Wells served as president of the company until 1929 when he passed on the position to his son, Roger Wells II. Roger II changed the company name to Rolock in 1929. The plant moved to its Kings Highway location in the mid 1940's.
Rolock Inc. was founded in Southport in 1924 as DeMattia Wire Works. The company made wire mesh baskets and trays for industrial heat treating processes. The company's stock was bought by Roger Wells in 1925. Wells served as president of the company until 1929 when he passed on the position to his son, Roger Wells II. Roger II changed the company name to Rolock in 1929. The plant moved to its Kings Highway location in the mid 1940's.
Source
Photograph Files: Fairfield - Business General - Rolock, Inc.
Date
1947
Rights
Fairfield Museum and History Center, all rights reserved. Please contact us for information about reproductions.
Format
JPEG, 4x6 inches
Files
Citation
“Rolock, Inc.,” Fairfield Photos, accessed April 24, 2024, https://fairfieldmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/76.
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