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American-made for over 50 years, custom manufacturer, Montrose Molders, injects passion into every product
With over 50 years of expertise under its belt, Montrose Molders( Montrose) is the industry-leading contract manufacturer that can take on any challenge. Specializing in contract plastic manufacturing, with some metal tooling capabilities, Montrose remains a key pillar in US manufacturing, nationally recognized for its top-tier customer service and constant drive for excellence.
Presently, the business is operated by the third generation of the Wilson family, with Brendan Wilson leading at the helm as President. With Montrose’ s 60th anniversary on the horizon, Manufacturing Today sat down with Brendan to reflect on the company’ s journey thus far and uncover the secrets behind its longevity and success. He starts by discussing the history of Montrose and how its strong, family values built the foundations of its future success.
“ In 1966, my grandfather, Bill Wilson, founded Continental Precision as a tool and die company,” Brendan begins.“ Six years later, he started Montrose Molders to run the molds that Continental produced. The companies merged years ago, and the operation grew significantly over the decades to become what it is today. Eventually, Bill passed the torch to his son, Bill Jr, who passed it on to my brother Andrew and I. Throughout
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