STAN CORP
HISTORY OF STAN SAX CORP

Our first acquisition, J. J. Siefen Company, founded in 1927, is the originator of the spray system of buffing compound application in the finishing industry- -'Prior to its development buffing compound was applied in stick form. J. J. Siefen Company developed a proprietary liquid paste that enables the abrasive grain to stay in homogeneous suspension. This involved the creation of entirely new binder systems. The compound has to be nonflammable in normal use and easily cleaned. To go along with the new compounds we developed new processes of application and are continually innovating better methods. Application techniques involve pumps/ timers, solenoids, valves, hoses/ regulators, filters and a unique spray gun. We have developed unique high pressure (airless) systems. For polishing, liquid cold cement, known as "Nuglu", replaces animal hide glue. "Brushing Nuglu", a proprietary mixture of graded abrasives, was developed as low-cost abrasive polishing media. It is also used for scratch, butler or satin finishing. The Saxgun, designed specifically for buffing compound applications, has been acclaimed as rugged and dependable and low cost due to its simple, low maintenance design.
Since 1962 Sax has served west coast industry with a manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, now known as Stan Sax Corp West. Also, in 1962 Sax started Sax Abrasive Corp. with coated abrasives-belts, discs, Sheets, rolls and wheels for the polishing industry-In 1963 Klem Chemical Corp was acquired. This company manufactures a. line of proprietary chemical specialties, including, (1) industrial cleaners: spray, soak and emulsion; (2) paint system products: water curtain compounds, spray booth coatings (Klem Film, Booth kote), phosphate coatings (Minit-Kote, Klem Kote), paint strippers, etc.; (3) Maintenance Cleaners; (4) other chemical compounds: brighteners (Brite. Kote), etchants, rust removers (Rust-Sol), cleaners, soldering flux (Sol-Flux), etc.
In 1966 we acquired Seco Chemicals, Inc.... which specializes in proprietary cleaners for electroplating (MCL, MCP), anodizing, tumbling, vibratory (Super Roll, DB) and other finishing processes. It also provides proprietary cleaners for the food processing industry (SCL, SCP), especially dairies and cheese plants (Seco-Sax Seco-Solv, Secoloid, Triple Kleen, Genchlor, Seco-Met, Seglo, Secolate, Seconzene, etc.). Klem-Seco development chemists- have developed cleaners that perform well at room temperature and are biodegradable and phosphate free.
Additional acquisitions include: McAleer Manufacturing Company (1968 acquisition). McAleer serves the automotive aftermarket with proprietary polishes (Magic Polish and Cleaner and Silicone Tax Wax and Grease Remover), rubbing compounds (Rapid-Cut, Speedie Rub, Whirlwind, K38» 3K Hand, 3K Machine, Quick, PA55," Acrylustre Machine, Acryluscre H&nd)/ buffing pads (Super Flat/ Super Saucer), tack cloths, and plastic body filler (Gr-rip, Flextite, etc.). To its plastic body filler line it added Gr-rip Lite, oGr-rip Met, Gr-rip Gloss and Gr-rip Hair. Sax later added liquid aggressive, liquid all purpose and liquid high lustre rubbing compounds, as well as black compounds. McAleer also provides extruded bar compounds.
Buckingham Products Company (also 1968). Buckingham added unexcelled proprietary greaseless compound, burring bars, and cast bar compounds for steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, zinc, aluminum, etc. It provided market penetration in the cookware, housewares, and plumbing fixture industry.
Globe Compound Company (1971) serves the eyelet and cosmetic field in the east with its unique products.
Goodison Manufacturing Company (1971) serves the automotive, appliance and casket industries.
Udylite Pre-Plate Department, Oxy Metal Industries, Occidental Petroleum, (1972), developed its own line of compounds after acquiring F. B. Stevens products. Stevens had itself acquired Zam and others. In business since the mid 1800's, Stevens supplied products for builders. hardware, automotive and other industries. Its proprietary end-cast bar compounds proved tougher and more precise in dimensional characteristics. Proprietary Zam rouge, red rouge, Campico compounds, black compounds, lime compounds, Cut-More, emery cake, emery paste, and cardboard ends were among its contributions.
ANA, Inc. (1974) serves silver manufacturing, jewelry, hand tools, and aircraft with its patented "solubar" compounds, Gray Star for precious metals, special miniature bar sizes/curved bars, yellow bar, wax bar, etc.

Globe, Udylite-F. B. Stevens, and ANA make up Stan Sax Corp East. Sax East serves the entire east coast from a fully equipped factory in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Sax accepts unique total responsibility for metalworking, polishing, buffing,: cleaning systems and supplies. Previously, metal parts manufacturers had to look to separate sources for compounds for metalworking, polishing and buffing and the cleaners to remove them, buffing wheels, coated abrasives, etc. Integrated and compatible systems are the keystone of the Sax organization. Long range planning includes intensified internal growth, additional acquisitions,: and foreign efforts, including licensing and joint ventures.
Additional Sax developments include the following: (1) Bulk container compound systems by means of tanks with built in pallets providing 75% . - reduction in pump handling,-less waste, and more uniform product. (2) A . -fleet of diesel tractor-trailers provides delivery of Sax products direct from mixer to user. This avoids troublesome delays caused by \ transfers. Products arrive faster and in better condition.
Installation in its north and south factories of the world's largest compound mixers. This has resulted in greater product uniformity and lower labor and overhead costs. (4) New formulations have been developed with the use of more efficient raw materials resulting in more effective products. (5) Continuing matching, correlating and integrating of cleaning compounds with buffing compounds and drawing compounds has resulted in better soil removal. The manufacturer of the buffing and drawing compounds/ because of his control over the materials that make up these compounds, is better able to formulate cleaners' that more effectiv.ely remove the soil produced. (6) Cold (room temperature) spray cleaning compounds with oil reclamation advantages offer possibilities not previously attainable. (7) Related equipment for ultrasonic cleaning, pressure blasting, spray washing, plating, buffing, and tumbling are supplied and provide turnkey capabilities.
In 1981 Sax acquired a thirteen and one half acre site and fully equipped a state of the art compound manufacturing factory in Quitman, Georgia, to serve the south.
In 1986 Sax acquired the Weico Manufacturing E, Supply Company. Sax now produces buffing wheels with proprietary treatments that extend buff life, increase productivity and improve finish.
Since the first acquisition in 1959, sales are up by a multiple of 12. Employee benefits, include profit sharing, pension plans, life insurance, hospitalization, sickness and accident, long term disability, travel policies and other benefits. Sax attracts talented and effective managers, engineers, salespersons, chemists, production and administrative persons. Its history of growth by acquisitions, as well as internal developments, supports the corporate purpose- The dedication of its people, plus a clear understanding of their purpose, leads Stan Sax Corp to a higher level of excellence. J. J. Siefen, Buckingham, McAleer/ Udylite Pre-Piate, Goodison, Globe, ANA and Weico Manufacturing contribute superior products for metal working, metal processing, polishing, buffing, satin finishing and cleaning. Sax research and development improved these products. Its manufacturing procedures made them more economical and its quality control more dependable and consistent.