--- title: "A Trip Down Memory Lane: Fabreeka's First 100 Years" description: Take a trip through the past as we look back at Fabreeka's first 100 years. image: https://fabreeka-8980716.hs-sites.com/hubfs/dorchester%20bldg-cropped.jpg --- January 26, 2022 [ Trevor Wilson ](http://fabreeka-8980716.hs-sites.com/author/trevor-wilson) # A Trip Down Memory Lane: Fabreeka's First 100 Years [Fabreeka](http://fabreeka-8980716.hs-sites.com/tag/fabreeka) [History](http://fabreeka-8980716.hs-sites.com/tag/history) ![Picture of Trevor Wilson](https://fabreeka-8980716.hs-sites.com/hubfs/dorchester%20bldg-cropped.jpg) ##### Share - [** ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url={url}&title={title}) - [** ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u={url}) - [** ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url={url}&text={title}) Much has changed over the last century. The sheer speed of human progress and innovation is enough to make your head spin, with advancements in areas like medicine, science, technology and engineering. Some of the greatest feats of mankind occurred in the last one hundred years with more exciting discoveries and milestones on the horizon. Yet, no one entity is responsible for this rapid change. A multitude of great minds and companies came together to drive some of humanity's most impressive feats. To sustain such progress, everyone had to adapt. For Fabreeka, what started off as a conveyor belting company turned into an impressive portfolio of vibration and shock isolation solutions spanning across industries. Since 1918, when six stakeholders founded the company on the premise of manufacturing conveyor belting, now Fabreeka is proud to boast a lineup stocked with milestones and growth. Here are some highlights:  Bright Beginnings: ### ![IMG-5259](https://fabreeka-8980716.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/History%20Blog%203/IMG-5259.jpg?width=262&name=IMG-5259.jpg) **1918** Under the laws of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, the company is founded by John S. Codman, Julian Codman, Charles A. Flaherty, James D. Glunts, William B. Rogers, and Philip W. Wrenn by the name “Fabreeka Belting Company.”  The first president of the company is hired, Henry G. Halloran and Fabreeka Belting Company settles at 30 India St., Boston, Mass. **1921** Fabreeka Belting Company expands offices to New York City and Chicago.  **1934 - 1936** The idea for [Fabreeka® pads](https://www.fabreeka.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Fabreeka-pad-0615.pdf) is conceived and the first applications are installed on railway passenger cars. In the same year, the corporation changes its name to “Fabreeka Products Company” and the total number of employees reaches 13. In addition, the company hires their first engineer, M.I.T graduate Theodore Taylor, to develop physical property information and aid in proper pad application. Cooperation with MIT continues today. ![IMG-5246](https://fabreeka-8980716.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/History%20Blog%203/IMG-5246.jpg?width=257&name=IMG-5246.jpg) **1937** Patents are awarded for Shock Absorbing Pads and Devices. **1939** Patents are awarded for Vibration Absorption Devices. Fabco Tie Pads (which evolve into today’s [SA-47 bearing pads](https://www.fabreeka.com/products/random-oriented-fiber/)) are developed and added to the product line to protect cross ties from tie-plate cutting and abrasions on the railroad tracks. ### Growth and Innovation: **1946** The total number of employees reaches 51. **1955** The company establishes a branch office and warehouse in Oakland, California. At this time, the total number of employees grows to a total of 91. Plus, the idea of the Fabcel® Pad is born at a sales meeting when the sales force points out the need for an isolator that takes care of lower frequency and lighter load applications. Fabreeka’s president and chief engineer review a variety of isolation materials and mounts on the market. Together, the team finds the need for a stiff pad specifically designed to maintain a proper shape factor when under load. Therefore, the idea for an offset rib design (waffle shape) is conceived. The cellular design is unique as it allows the rubber to flow within itself giving it a lower natural frequency than a solid neoprene pad having the same dimensions and thickness. **1956** A patent is awarded for Railroad Tie Pads. The corporate headquarters moves to a larger location in Dorchester.  ![Fabcel cellular nitrile pad](https://fabreeka-8980716.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Products/Shock%20and%20Vibration%20Pad/Fabcel%20cellular%20nitrile%20pad.jpg?width=225&name=Fabcel%20cellular%20nitrile%20pad.jpg) 1959 [Fabcel pads](https://www.fabreeka.com/products/fabcel-nitrile-rubber/) are introduced as a new product for vibration isolation, and the patent is awarded for it   **1963** The first overseas branch office and warehouse opens in England. **1964** The first wholly owned subsidiary established as Fabreeka-Canada Ltd. **1967** Patents are awarded for [Fabreeka LTP Crane Rail Pads](https://www.fabreeka.com/products/crane-rail-pad/), and the total number of employees reaches 114. ### Milestones and Emerging Markets: **1968** Fabreeka Products Company celebrates 50 years in business. **1970** Fabreeka introduces the Fabreeka-PTFE structural [expansion bearings](https://www.fabreeka.com/products/structural-expansion-bearings/) to the industry.  **1971** Fabreeka began their business relationship with Union Rubber, a distributor from Australia who ensures Fabreeka’s product can be cut to spec and readily available for customers in the Australian market. **1973** Offices in The Netherlands are established.  **1978** ### ![AdobeStock_430963684_Editorial_Use_Only](https://fabreeka-8980716.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/History%20Blog%203/AdobeStock_430963684_Editorial_Use_Only.jpeg?width=270&name=AdobeStock_430963684_Editorial_Use_Only.jpeg) The total number of employees reaches 130. **1988** [Fabreeka](https://www.fabreeka.com/) U.S. moves to their current location in Stoughton, Mass.  **1996** Erhard Schneider and Axel Platen open the [Fabreeka Germany](https://www.fabreeka.com/about/locations/) division. Plus, Fabreeka launches their first website. ### A Century of Success: **1999** Fabreeka purchases [Tech Products Corporation ](https://www.novibes.com/)-- a company headquartered in Miamisburg, Ohio that offers an extensive line of shock and vibration isolation products. **2007** The company sells the conveyor belt segment of the business and opens an office in Taiwan.  **2011** [Fabreeka-TIM®](https://www.fabreeka.com/products/fabreeka-tim-structural-thermal-break/) structural thermal break launches as a successful new product. The product is outside of Fabreeka’s usual product lines of vibration isolation and shock control. **2016** Fabreeka Stoughton is awarded the [ISO 9001:2015](https://www.fabreeka.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019_0405-Fabreeka-ISO-9001-2015.pdf) Quality Management System Certification. In addition, the company is purchased by [Stabilus](https://www.stabilus.com/), alongside sister companies [ACE](https://www.acecontrols.com/), and Tech Products. ![Stabilus_Logo-Blue_A4_RGB (1)](https://fabreeka-8980716.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/History%20Blog%203/Stabilus_Logo-Blue_A4_RGB%20(1).png?width=402&name=Stabilus_Logo-Blue_A4_RGB%20(1).png) **2018** Fabreeka celebrates 100 years in business with a celebration at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Colleagues from around the world fly in to celebrate the special occasion.  **Present Day** Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, teammates around the world learn to communicate with one another in virtual ways -- from meeting via video call, instant messaging, and more! Even now, in these extraordinary times, Fabreeka continues to provide the highest quality vibration isolation solutions for everything from building and construction to mining and power generation. Like many great projects, Fabreeka has stood the test of time to deliver top-notch solutions to our customers. If you enjoyed this article, then you should check out the rest of our "History of Fabreeka" series with blogs like "[The History of Fabreeka and the Rail Industry](http://fabreeka-8980716.hs-sites.com/the-history-of-fabreeka-and-the-rail-industry)" or "[The Story of Fabreeka: Part 1](http://fabreeka-8980716.hs-sites.com/the-origin-of-fabreeka)." ![Building2021](https://fabreeka-8980716.hs-sites.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/History%20Blog%203/Building2021.jpg?width=450&name=Building2021.jpg)   #### ABOUT AUTHOR [Trevor Wilson](http://fabreeka-8980716.hs-sites.com/author/trevor-wilson) Fabreeka's Content Creator who works directly with our Engineering team to deliver the best, most informative articles for our great readers. 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