Hachmeister-Lind
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Hachmeister-Lind was a Pittsburgh-based chemical maker[1] and auto parts business, which applied mirror finishes to a portion of auto light bulbs. The treated light bulbs, called Perfect-o-Lite,[2] cut down the glare of the lights and directed the beam over a wider area of the road. The company operated during the Great Depression in the 1930s. It had a physical address at 211 Wood Street[3] and a mailing address at Dept. L-570, in Pittsburgh.[4]
Diverse inventory[edit]
The corporation also maintained a light and mastic tile division. A separate department manufactured different kinds of plasters used in wall finishes. Aside from floor coverings and lights, the company sold more than 600 chemicals. The most significant chemicals it made were used in the electroplating industry.
Profitability[edit]
In the latter half of 1931 Hachmeister-Lind's earnings amounted to $30,000 per month,[5] or, approximately $244,686[1] for the full year. This widely exceeded the firm's 1930 revenue, which totaled $133,247.[5]
Radio sponsor[edit]
Hachmeister-Lind sponsored episodes of The Shadow during January and February 1932.[2]
Bankruptcy[edit]
The company filed for bankruptcy in August 1934, in Federal District Court of the western district of Pennsylvania. Its address at the time was Island Avenue and Leonard Avenue in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Hachmeister-Lind Co., Wall Street Journal, February 24, 1932, pg. 17.
- ^ a b The Shadow (Master of Darkness), internet article, retrieved on August 27, 2009.
- ^ Heritage Research Center, Ltd., website, Chemical Companies Historical Index, retrieved on August 27, 2009.
- ^ Modern Mechanix blog, internet article, retrieved on August 27, 2009.
- ^ a b Hachmeister '31 Record Likely, Wall Street Journal, November 28, 1931, pg. 7.
- ^ Legal Notice, New York Times, August 11, 1934, pg. 27.
External links[edit]
- Hachmeister-Lind Ad, Circa 1935, retrieved on August 27, 2009.
- Hachmeister-Lind Ad from Popular Science, August 1931 retrieved on August 27, 2009.