Hand Industries, Inc

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Hand Industries, Inc., based in Warsaw, Indiana, provides products and services for a diverse array of industries and consumers nationwide. Established in 1956 by William F. Hand, the company's metal finishing division became the largest outside processor of orthopedic metal finishing in the United States. The orthopedic metal finishing division was sold to Paragon Medical in 2006.

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Hand Industries, Inc. was established in Warsaw , Indiana in 1956 as Hand Polishing Shop. William F. Hand started the business to provide metal finishing services to the orthopedic industry and eventually became the largest outside processor of orthopedic metal finishing in the United States . In 1963, the company was incorporated so that managers and outside investors could help raise capital for future growth. Within the next few years a new division was created named Quality Manufacturing Company, this division specialized in screw machining, and other types of general lathe work.

In 1972, this diversification included acquiring the assets and many of the employees of The Dirilyte Company, a Kokomo-based manufacturer of bronze flatware and hollowware. In the same year, the company expanded into metal plating with the purchase of a small operation in Warsaw .

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