RENNOUS, KLEINLE & COMPANY Brush Manufacturers BALTIMORE, MD. Rennous, Kleinle & Co. is one of the largest and oldest brush manufacturing concerns in the United States. It is a great satisfaction to us to call the attention of the trade and general public to the history and success of their business. The business was established by W. A. Megraw & Co. in 1850, and was succeeded by Rennous. Kleinle & Co. in 187*), Messrs. John R. Rennous and Wni. Kleinle composing the firm, whicli met with great success, especially between 1880 and 1890, and became one of the leading brush manufacturers in the United States. It was during The this time that the merits of black Chinese bristle were exploited by this firm. firm built up a large trade in the introduction of Chinese bristle in the manufacture of brushes, and the exceptionally fine line of goods placed on the market at this time gave an impetus to the business which has resulted in placing this concern in the front rank as brush manufacturers in the United States. Rennous, Kleinle & Co. were the pioneers in the use of Chinese bristle and practically for many years had little competition, as the process of preparing the bristle was unknown to their competitors, who were consequently slow to enter into the manufacture of this line of goods.
HOME OF RENNOUS, KLEINLE & COMPANY The business continued to increase by rapid strides until 1886, when larger facilhad to be sought in greatly extended premises for a factory. The three buildings Nos. 413, 41.5 and 417 Exchange Place were secured, where the business was successfully carried on until tlie great fire of 1904. The concern, which had previous to ities
the fire been incorporated, purchased the large property now occupied by the company at 848 to 856 Frederick Avenue, and 847 to 855 Stafford Street, which is one of the largest and best equipped brush plants in this country. The company make all kind of brushes which are known as the '"Horse Shoe Brand," various lines being designated under their trade-marks, "Mikado," "Tj'coon," "Arkaco," "Czar" and "Czarina," which names are synonyms for superiority and durability. The company is represented by a large staff of traveling salesmen and agents, who cover this entire country, Canada, Cuba, Porto Rico and Australia. The officers of the company are: Mr. W. P. Bigelow, President; Mr. Edw. Pitcairn, Treasurer; Mr. E. H. Welbourn, Superintendent, and Mr. F. A. Pilling, Secretary.