The Story of White Mop Wringer Company of Canada

Cassius White's invention of the wooden mop wringer in a Canadian maple syrup bucket was not the first mop wringer. In fact, a patent for a mop wringer was filed as far back as 1856 by Hiram Everest. However, White's design was more efficient and practical, and quickly became the industry standard.

The White Mop Wringer Company was incorporated in 1901 and moved to New York, where it thrived for many years The expansion of the White Mop Wringer Company into Canada was not without its challenges. One major obstacle was the protectionist policies of the Canadian government, which imposed high tariffs on imported goods to protect domestic manufacturers. This meant that the White Mop Wringer Company had to establish a local manufacturing facility in Canada in order to compete Lee Vedder's decision to set up a branch plant in Paris, Ontario, was a strategic move that allowed the company to overcome this hurdle and establish a foothold in the Canadian market. In the early 1920s, Lee Vedder, the the newest owner of the White Mop Wringer Company, traveLled to Detroit on business. On his way, he regularly stayed at the Arlington Hotel in Paris, Ontario, and was impressed by the town's potential as a great location. Vedder decided to set up a branch plant for manufacturing and assembly in downtown Paris, which proved to be a wise decision. Over the years, the company grew and prospered in Canada, thanks in large part to the vision and leadership of employee and National Sales Manager Ron Underwood, joining the company in 1978. Underwood purchased the

Paris operation in 1991 and brought with him a thorough understanding of the Canadian market and the industry as a whole. He recognized the need to diversify the company's offerings and to align it with suppliers of innovative products The company moved into its current 72,000 square foot head office and distribution center at 105 Scott Avenue in Paris in 1992, positioning itself for continued growth and success. In the economically challenging environment of the 1990s,