History

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CELEBRATING 80 YEARS

1929
Reuben and Gedor Aldeen left Rockford's National Lock Company to establish the Aldeen Manufacturing Company.

1930's
Introduced the concept of matching cabinet decorative hardware for knobs, pulls, and hinges. Changed it's name to The American Cabinet Hardware Company of Rockford

1940's
Amerock helps out in the war effort by manufacturing items needed by the military.

1950's
Purchased 94 acres for a new factory in Rockford, IL and built a plant in Canada. Designed, patented and manufactured the demountable hinge program.

1970's
Amerock began using a mobile merchandising van. Introduced bath hardware. Joined the Anchor Hocking Group.

1980's
Designed and patented a new kitchen storage accessory program as well as the first American made frame concealed hinge program. Acquired by Newell Co.

1990's
Grew and expanded sales during a period of record growth. Began focusing on larger retail customers.

2000 - Today
Galleria hardware line as well as new Bath hardware are launched. A new mobile showroom is created. Amerock relocates from Rockford to Columbia, MD then to Huntersville, NC.