Alfred Fain founds rubber compounding Apex Tire Company in Providence, RI
1924
Norman Fain, son of Alfred, joins company; becomes CEO in 1968
1936
World War II:
Apex rebuilds naval aircraft tires; demand for plastics grows due to short rubber supply
1943
PVC rigid vinyl is introduced to the market; Apex Tire develops first line of vinyl garden hoses
1950
Rebirth of Apex brand to
Teknor Apex Company
1966
Jonathan Fain, son of Norman, joins company; Jon became CEO in 2001.
1972
SPC Polymer in Singapore is acquired, sparking international expansion
2001
First production of nylon is marketed through acquisition of Chem Polymer USA and UK
2004
BioVinyl®, the first commercial, sustainable flexible vinyl compound, is launched
2012
Teknor Apex commemorates 100 years of shared success thanks to dedicated people, collaborative partners and future-forward products
2024
Donald Wiseman is appointed CEO of Teknor Apex
2023
An Enduring History of Ingenuity and Leadership
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History