1980
Amerock designed, patented, and manufactured a comprehensive kitchen storage and convenience accessory program featuring polymer plastic and formed wire shelving products.
Amerock acquired Ajax Hardware Company and the National Lock Hardware Company and expanded their decorative hardware and convenience hardware program offering.
Amerock also acquired the David Allison Company and while continuing to expand the decorative hardware offering.
1986
Designed, patented and manufactured the first American-made frame concealed hinge program.
1987
Newell acquired the Anchor-Hocking Company and nearly doubled the size of the company.
1990
Grew and expanded sales base during a period of record growth.