And in Leominster, Massachusetts, Eugene L. Tourigny, a Canadian immigrant, started United Comb & Novelty Company, making combs, buttons, and other small consumer products from tortoise shells and cattle horns, which were actually the precursor materials for modern plastics. The course of the 20th century brought new materials, such as celluloid, and new fabrication methods that Tourigny introduced to the company, reflecting his commitment to innovation and adaptability.
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1775 Obediah Hills
Obediah Hills brings consumer products manufacturing to Leominster, MA
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1919 Eugene L. Tourigny
Eugene L. Tourigny starts United Comb & Novelty Company in Leominster, MA
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1986 Company Rebrand
United Comb & Novelty changes its company name to United Plastics
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2018 New Investment
Investment group led by the private equity firm Camber Holdings purchases United Solutions
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2020 New Leadership
Dave Reilly joins as CEO to lead United through its next phase of growth
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2021 Deepening foundations for the future
United Solutions renews its licensing agreement with Rubbermaid® and establishes the company’s first ecommerce-dedicated warehouse
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2022 Executive team expansion
Paul Powers and Dave Vitello join as President and CFO, respectively, to continue driving the company’s strategic emphasis on consumer products and innovation
In 2009, United Solutions expanded on this strong foundation by partnering with Rubbermaid, another trusted name in business for over 100 years, to provide quality products at affordable prices to consumers everywhere.
The United Solutions of today continues to reflect the values important to Tourigny when he started the company in 1919 — strong work ethic, pride in community, focus on quality, and American-made products for everyday use at competitive prices.