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About Us |
The World's Best Zippers, since 1936 |
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Our HistoryEstablished in 1936 by Elie Gut, IDEAL Fastener Corporation is the second largest zipper manufacturer in the world. Our constant evolution has included revolutionary products such as Everzip (1956), landmark clients like the Astrodome (1964) and national recognition by the Smithsonian (1991). During the past five years, IDEAL has expanded its worldwide presence by opening numerous international production facilities and sales offices. Throughout our history we have had one goal: to make IDEAL Fastener Corporation synonymous with the best quality, service and innovation. IDEAL zippers are available for every applications: pants, jeans, jackets, skirts, dresses, sportswear, outerwear, skiwear, luggage and sporting goods. Notable Moments in Our Long History1936 IDEAL Fastener Corporation is founded in New York. 1956 On its 20th anniversary, IDEAL introduces Everzip, the snag free zipper. 1959 IDEAL introduces Mytie Mite, #2.2 miniature zippers in brass and nickel. 1964 IDEAL zippers are used to zip together the Astroturf football field at the Houston Astrodome, Houston, TX 1966 IDEAL moves its manufacturing headquarters to Oxford, North Carolina, and builds a state-of-the-art zipper manufacturing facility with patented, proprietary manufacturing processes. 1972 IDEAL acquires Prentice Zipper Company, a leading zipper manufacturer of metal zippers for work-wear and denim jeans. 1985 IDEAL manufactures the longest zipper in the world with over 12,640 teeth and presents it to President Ronald Reagan. It is admitted into the Smithsonian Museum, Washington, DC. 1989 IDEAL acquires Acme Die Casting & Slider Company. 1991 On the fiftieth anniversary of US entry into WWII, IDEAL is recognized by the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, DC, for its critical support and supply of zippers to the US Armed Forces. 1996 IDEAL acquires Scovill Zipper and Conmar Zipper from Scovill Fasteners. 1997 IDEAL establishes IDEAL Fastener Asia Ltd., in Hong Kong. 2000 IDEAL establishes IDEAL Zipper S.A. de C.V. in Mexico. 2001 IDEAL opens sales offices in Bangladesh, Dubai, India, Indonesia and Taiwan. 2001 IDEAL's highly technical and fire retardant zippers are used by NASA to launch the TITAN IV missile. 2002 IDEAL opens sales offices in Korea, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Beaverton, Oregon. 2004 IDEAL establishes IDEAL Fastener Nicaragua, a #4.5 assembly factory and warehouse. 2005 IDEAL opens sales office in Europe 2006 IDEAL opens factories in Chennai, India and Jiangsu China 2007 IDEAL opens sales office in the United Kingdom |
