| 1946 |
OPI founded by Richard L. Hayes & John F. Spitznagel with only $5,000 and our first molding job begins: clothespins! |
| 1950 |
Molded RT French Co. Hot Dan mustard spoons |
| 1951 |
Molded Rochester Savings Bank replica banks |
| 1954 |
Began molding Paula Sue and Howdy Doody Dolls |
| 1968 |
Established the Plastic Box line of products |
| 1971 |
Leo J. Hayes and Michael J. Hayes assumed control of the company after Richard L. Hayes passed away |
| 1990 |
Awarded Eastman Kodak "Silver Supplier" and Bernzomatic "Certified Supplier" status |
| 1995 |
Ownership transferred to third generation |
| 1997 |
Installed MRP software system; Gerard Reynolds certified as Lead Auditor (BSI) |
| 2000 |
Achieved UL Certification for trace ability |
| 2001 |
Achieved ISO 9001-2000 certification from BVQI; new calibration and SPC software installed |
| 2002 |
Awarded Eastman Kodak "Certified Supplier" status (first injection molder to be recognized) after being recognized as a "Valued Supplier" in 1989, a "Silver Supplier" in 1990, a "Recommended" and "Gold Supplier" in 1991 |
| 2004 |
Kai zen training for supervisors completed; purchased three newer and larger machines (CMM and welder) |
| 2006 |
New ERP system installed |
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