Carmen Palmieri founded our company in 1946, in his basement with no money and a strong desire to work. The first aluminum castings he made were small Italian cookie irons. He was then approached about making sinker molds, after some time making these for others; he decided to create a whole line of molds with his name being the brand. Unfortunately, at this time in history, trying to sell products under an ethnic name was difficult.
This being the case the name was Americanized to C. Palmer Manufacturing, Inc. As the business continued to grow the product line also became much larger. In the late fifties the business was too large for the basement to handle, so Carmen with the help of his first son John built the first true plant. John was fresh out of the Navy and anxious to help his father. Being in electronics in the Navy, he had several new and innovative ideas for products as well as plant automation. The company came out with the first electric Pizzelle Iron as well as the Palmer Sandwich Toaster.
John designed and implemented a fully automated sand casting system. Many companies revered the system.
Seeing an easier way, in 1976, the company bought their first aluminum die cast machine adding a vast improvement in quality of the product and the secondary operations were decreased. In the late 70's, it was decided to add our own Tool and Die department.
In 1979 Carmen decide to retire, fortunately for us he forgot to stop coming to work up to the age of 96 he kept his 7:00-3:30 work regime. Again the company was growing so expansion was necessary, and in 1980 an addition was built and another in 1982. In 1984, Philip, John's first son joined the company and began to bring the company into the computer age.
Carmine "Carmen" Palmieri, 96, of West Newton, died Friday, March 11, 2011. He was born June 12, 1914, in Lettopalena, Italy.
This was a sad day for all of us. His friends and family miss his smile and his ability to always make you smile with a joke. He was a hard worker and dedicated to his business; the employees miss having him around, giving advice and more importantly a helping hand
This being the case the name was Americanized to C. Palmer Manufacturing, Inc. As the business continued to grow the product line also became much larger. In the late fifties the business was too large for the basement to handle, so Carmen with the help of his first son John built the first true plant. John was fresh out of the Navy and anxious to help his father. Being in electronics in the Navy, he had several new and innovative ideas for products as well as plant automation. The company came out with the first electric Pizzelle Iron as well as the Palmer Sandwich Toaster.
John designed and implemented a fully automated sand casting system. Many companies revered the system.
Seeing an easier way, in 1976, the company bought their first aluminum die cast machine adding a vast improvement in quality of the product and the secondary operations were decreased. In the late 70's, it was decided to add our own Tool and Die department.
In 1979 Carmen decide to retire, fortunately for us he forgot to stop coming to work up to the age of 96 he kept his 7:00-3:30 work regime. Again the company was growing so expansion was necessary, and in 1980 an addition was built and another in 1982. In 1984, Philip, John's first son joined the company and began to bring the company into the computer age.
Carmine "Carmen" Palmieri, 96, of West Newton, died Friday, March 11, 2011. He was born June 12, 1914, in Lettopalena, Italy.
This was a sad day for all of us. His friends and family miss his smile and his ability to always make you smile with a joke. He was a hard worker and dedicated to his business; the employees miss having him around, giving advice and more importantly a helping hand
Business Name: C.Palmer Mfg. Co. Inc.
Phone Number: (724) 872-8200
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