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In 1910 William J. Allen patented the allen wrench. The company was begun in Hartford at 135 Sheldon Street (no longer standing). Allen Mfg. Co. moved to the Bloomfield location upon construction of the building, making safety socket head screws. The plant was designed for work flow by Walter Kidde Constructors Inc. Jacobs Vehicle Systems Inc. creates commercial truck engine braking and valve actuation technologies.
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1958
Walter Kidde Constructors Inc.
Walter Kidde Constructors Inc.
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A 31.5 acre parcel at the northeast corner of East Dudley Town Road and Old Iron Ore Road.
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31.5
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