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The Manning, Bowman & Co. (1849-1945) was formed in Meriden, Connecticut, and over the years produced granite iron and pearl agate ware, electro-silver and nickel-plated ware, britannia and planished goods. [2] [3]
Konheim's son Eric died in a kayaking accident in 1991. [3]in 2015, Konheim made major gifts to Rocky Mountain Institute (in honor of his son Eric) and Puppies Behind Bars (to aid returning veterans with PTSD).
The following list of Connecticut companies includes notable companies that are, or once were, headquartered in Connecticut. Companies based in Connecticut [ edit ]
Peter Paul was founded in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1919 by six Armenian immigrants led by Peter Paul Halajian, with a manufacturing plant in nearby Naugatuck, Connecticut. [1] The company's first product was the Konabar, consisting of chocolate-covered coconut, nuts, and fruit, which was fairly successful.
The Bridgeport pie factory closed in 1958; [1] Frisbie brand pies were bought out by Table Talk Pies. [3]In 2016, Dan O’Connor, a Fairfield, Connecticut resident, Frisbee player, collector and historian, acquired the license and distribution rights to the Frisbie Pie Co. [1] He re-launched the company in November 2016 in Bridgeport, Connecticut and began distributing pies throughout the ...
The first G. Fox store was a single-room storefront opened in Hartford, Connecticut. [1] When Isaac sold his interest to his brother, Gerson renamed the company G. Fox and Company. Gerson's son, Moses, joined the business in 1863, and took over the store in 1880, upon Gerson's death. The early Fox store was famous for home delivery - by ...