ARMOR GROWS
TIME 2004
1979
NEW NAME, SAME COMPANY
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
John Holden forms SKS Industries, named after his wife Shari, daughter Kelly and son Scott, to distribute silicone release and Anox VCI papers from the back of his van.
1993
1998
FROM NEAR FAILURE TO SUCCESS
EXPANSION AT JONES ST
SKS Industries of Canada is formed between John Holden and Keith Johnston ensuring direct control of VCI paper coating and converting.
1983 HORSE STABLES TO MILITARY APPROVAL
SKS Industries focuses on VCI Papers and is granted U.S. Military approval.
1995 VCI FILM TO THE MIX
SKS Industries adds VCI films to the product line.
THE BIG THREE TAKE NOTICE
MOTORING ALONG
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Once MPI and Wax papers were added, along with military approval, the auto industry in the Motor City begin to rely on ANOX VCI Papers.
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2000
1996
1987
SKS is growing, so the 951 Jones Street headquarters gets a major facelift by doubling the square footage of the office and warehouse space to adjust for future & present growth.
SKS makes a major branding move and changes name to Armor Protective Packaging®.
The first direct outside sales rep is hired to grow and manage sales. ANOX VCI Papers grow in acceptance by GM, Ford and Chrysler.
EXPANSION TO MEXICO
Mexico sales increase with new key brake manufacturers Rassini® and Brembo® and a partnership begins with our first international channel partner, Placosa®, setting the stage for rapid growth globally in the following years.
2005 LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
Robin and Dave begin transferring ownership from John as he steps away from day- to-day operations. ARMOR launches new industry revolutionary poly films DEFENDERTM and CRUSADERTM.
BY PUTTING PEOPLE & RELATIONSHIPS FIRST, GROWTH FOLLOWED!