Morris Abrams
Encyclopedia
Morris Abrams was the founder of Arrow Fastener Company, a manufacturer of fastening
tool
s that since 1999 has been a subsidiary of Masco Corporation
.
. In 1929, Morris Abrams founded Arrow. At first he sold staples for staplers currently on the market, but by 1940 he had received his first stapler patent, and by 1943 was assigning his patents to Arrow Fastener, a process he continued into the 1950s as he patented the hammer tacker
and the staple gun
. One model of his staple gun, the T50, was introduced in the early 1950's, became a registered trademark of the company in 1989,, and by 1994 had resulted in over 40 million sales. It continues to be in production into the 21st century.
In the 1960s after Morris Abrams became ill, his son Allan Abrams took over the family business which continued to grow and now also includes glue guns, rivet
tools, and brad
nailers
. Morris died in 1981.
In September 1999, Arrow was one of five home improvement
companies purchased by Masco Corporation
.
Fastener
A fastener is a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together.Fasteners can also be used to close a container such as a bag, a box, or an envelope; or they may involve keeping together the sides of an opening of flexible material, attaching a lid to a container,...
tool
Tool
A tool is a device that can be used to produce an item or achieve a task, but that is not consumed in the process. Informally the word is also used to describe a procedure or process with a specific purpose. Tools that are used in particular fields or activities may have different designations such...
s that since 1999 has been a subsidiary of Masco Corporation
Masco
-Plumbing products:-Decorative architectural products:North America* Behr Process Corporation* Franklin Brass Mfg. Corp. * Ginger* Liberty Hardware* Masterchem Industries LLC* Melard Manufacturing Corp....
.
History
Abrams was the first generation of his family to be born in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. In 1929, Morris Abrams founded Arrow. At first he sold staples for staplers currently on the market, but by 1940 he had received his first stapler patent, and by 1943 was assigning his patents to Arrow Fastener, a process he continued into the 1950s as he patented the hammer tacker
Hammer tacker
A Hammer tacker is a very simple device that has an approximately 300 mm handle and a head, which, when it comes into contact at high speed with a hard material, inserts a staple into said material. Usually, the hammer tacker is used like a hammer to apply staples....
and the staple gun
Staple gun
A staple gun or powered stapler is a hand-held machine used to drive heavy metal staples into wood, plastic, or masonry. Staple guns are used for many different applications and to affix a variety of materials, including insulation, house wrap, roofing, wiring, carpeting, upholstery, and hobby and...
. One model of his staple gun, the T50, was introduced in the early 1950's, became a registered trademark of the company in 1989,, and by 1994 had resulted in over 40 million sales. It continues to be in production into the 21st century.
In the 1960s after Morris Abrams became ill, his son Allan Abrams took over the family business which continued to grow and now also includes glue guns, rivet
Rivet
A rivet is a permanent mechanical fastener. Before being installed a rivet consists of a smooth cylindrical shaft with a head on one end. The end opposite the head is called the buck-tail. On installation the rivet is placed in a punched or pre-drilled hole, and the tail is upset, or bucked A rivet...
tools, and brad
Brad
Brad is a masculine given name, that may be a short form of Bradford or Bradley. Brad may refer to:-People:*Brad Borne , American animator*Brad Altman , American producer...
nailers
Nail gun
A nail gun, nailgun or nailer is a type of tool used to drive nails into wood or some other kind of material. It is usually driven by electromagnetism, compressed air , highly flammable gases such as butane or propane, or, for powder-actuated tools, a small explosive charge...
. Morris died in 1981.
In September 1999, Arrow was one of five home improvement
Home improvement
Home improvement, home renovation or remodeling is the process of renovating or making additions to one's home.-Types of home improvement:...
companies purchased by Masco Corporation
Masco
-Plumbing products:-Decorative architectural products:North America* Behr Process Corporation* Franklin Brass Mfg. Corp. * Ginger* Liberty Hardware* Masterchem Industries LLC* Melard Manufacturing Corp....
.
External links
- Official website for Arrow Fastener Co.