Commercial Solvents Corporation
| Industry | Chemicals |
|---|---|
| Founded | Incorporated in 1919 |
| Headquarters | Midtown Manhattan, New York City , United States |
Key people | Dr. Chaim Weizmann, William Davis Ticknor Sr. |
| Products | Alcohol solvents |
Commercial Solvents Corporation (CSC) was an American chemical and biotechnology company created in 1919.
History
[edit]The Commercial Solvents Corporation was established at the end of World War I; earning distinction as the pioneer producer of acetone and butanol by fermentation processes developed and patented by Dr. Chaim Weizmann. Terre Haute, Indiana was chosen to be the site of CSC's research as this location made possible the expedient translation of new processes from the laboratory and demonstration plant into full production.[1][2]
As early as 1917, the corporation began work in Terre Haute, Indiana. It developed the conversion of corn and other grains into ethanol by fermentation. They later produced riboflavin by microbial action.[3]
Presidents
[edit]- Philip G. Mumford 1922 to 1928.[4]
- William Davis Ticknor Sr. 1920 to 1922 and 1928 to 1938, was president and chairman of the board.[5]
- Theodore P. Walker 1938 to 1947.[6]
- Henry E. Perry 1947 to 1950.[7]
- J. Albert Woods 1950 to 1959.[8]
- Maynard C Wheeler 1959 to 1966.[9]
- Robert C. Wheeler 1966 to 1973.[10]
- William S. Leonhardt 1973 to 1975.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vigo County Public Library - Archives & Local History". Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ^ Fred C. Kelly (1936). One Thing Leads to Another: The Growth of an Industry, Houghton Mifflin
- ^ "Commercial Solvents Corporation". Harvard University. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
- ^ "Solvents Heads Resigns; Goes to Banking Firm". Seattle Daily Times. July 18, 1928. p. 29. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "William Ticknor, Industrialist, 57. President of the Commercial Solvents Corporation Is Dead in Englewood. Held Many Directorates. Once Partner in New Jersey Banking Firm. Son Was a Harvard Football Star". The New York Times. March 25, 1938. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
- ^ "New CSC Directors". Chemical Industries. 1938. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
- ^ "Solvents Has New Head". Plain Dealer. December 1, 1947. p. 13. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
- ^ "J. Albert Woods Heads Commercial Solvents". Detroit Times. April 13, 1950. p. 21. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "President Quits Firm with Plant At Harvey". The Advocate. February 17, 1959. p. 13. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Wheeler Is President". Plain Dealer. August 5, 1966. p. 21. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
- ^ "Solvent Firm Picks Leonhardt". Fort Lauderdale News. August 29, 1973. p. 54. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
