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Laclede Chain Manufacturing Company dates back to 1854, making us the oldest chain producer in the United States. Our beginnings were in a small blacksmith shop in St. Louis, Missouri, manufacturing wagon hardware and farm implements. We produced chains used on the wagon trains for the expansion west. The chain was produced from drawn steel wire, then formed and welded by hand. By the 1890’s, the company grew to become a national purveyor of chain and hardware.
Laclede has continued to grow over the decades. Our operations in Maryville, Missouri, had its beginning in mid 1920’s. Over the last 30 years, this facility has experienced significant growth with the manufacturing and warehousing space expanding to 200,000 square feet at the present from 30,000 square feet in 1972. With the addition of new chain making and heat treating equipment with advanced technology we are able to provide a wide range of products including Grades 80 & 100 Alloy chain and other products intended for specific applications such as debarking chain. We are pleased to be ISO 9001 certified and are committed to continuous improvement and to serving our customers in the most effective ways possible.
With over 75 years of experience in the traction industry, Laclede Chain is recognized as the leading supplier of tire chain products throughout the United States and Canada. We offer a wide array of quality traction devices including the best selling Alpine series for passenger car, SUV and light truck applications. Our product line also includes a wide variety of standard tire chains and cable chains as well as heavy duty traction chains for over-the-road and off-road use. We manufacture several types of durable alloy tire chains and a broad selection of tractor chains as well as a complete line of accessories and components for the tire chain line.
In December 2001, Laclede was acquired by the St. Louis based investment group, Bush O’Donnell. The new ownership brings a strong commitment to grow the business through investments in manufacturing equipment and processes.
2002 marks the 148th year of chain making for Laclede. Through our extensive sales force located strategically throughout North America, we continue to provide a high quality product for the Hardware, Industrial and Traction consumer, at a competitive price. We are constantly looking for new ways to supply our customers with new and improved products and services, while maintaining or reducing costs to be very competitive. We take great pride in providing excellent quality products and unparalleled service to our customers. With decades of experience, dedicated and innovative employees and an excellent research and development team, Laclede Chain is poised to continue to meet new challenges in the future.
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