Keeler Over the Years
Discover how Keeler has survived and celebrated every major event in American history over the last century.
1893
Keeler Brass Company was established in Middleville, Michigan. The company was founded...Read more
1898
This Keeler lizard was first created in 1898. It has been presented as a gift to friends and colleagues...Read more
1901
In 1901, Keeler moved from Middleville to a new Grand Rapids facility to be closer to...Read more
1914
Keeler supported the war effort in WWI by manufacturing rifle and revolver cartridges ...Read more
1921
In 1921, Keeler added a wooden screw division to production. Keeler was the first screw maker...Read more
1922
The Keelers were key investors in building the first major hotel in downtown Grand Rapids...Read more
1932
Between 1931 and 1932, total sales were halved as a result of the reverberating effects of the...Read more
1938
World War II Keeler experienced a large increase in sales due to government contracts in World ...Read more
1951
Three years after implementing die casting, Keeler's investments in machinery and innovation...Read more
1959
The Keeler building in downtown Grand Rapids housed seven government agencies...Read more
1962
Mike and Mary Ann Keeler, the owners of Keeler from 1962-1979, were strongly supportive of...Read more
1975
The American Box Board Company was a joint tenant with Keeler in a facility located downtown...Read more
1976
Keeler created a 1/23 size model of the La Grande Vitesse, an iconic sculpture in Grand Rapids...Read more
1981
In 1981, Keeler became the largest manufacturer of hardware for North America's furniture industry...Read more
1989
Keeler purchased and restored a historical landmark at 1006 North Main St. High Point, N.C....Read more
1993
Keeler celebrates its centennial anniversary in 1993 by giving gifts to employees and customers...Read more
1995
Keeler starts the Jo Withers endowment for Kendall College of Art and Design. Keeler has....Read more
2008
In 2006, a large portion of Keeler operations moved to Nashville, TN. In December 2008, Keeler...Read more
2009
JVA Associates purchased the company, making Keeler a privately held company for the first time...Read more
2013
Through the years, Keeler has become one of the most renowned hardware brands in the...Read more