Cooper Chemical Company has been in business since 1857. The roots of the company were planted in the Iron Bound section (Clifford and Van Buren Streets) of

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, by Charles Cooper and Jacob Kleinhans. The company, originally called Charles Cooper & Co., developed chemicals, additives, paints, and other materials for industries in the United States and consumers. The main business office was located on

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near

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. Today Cooper Chemical Company is still in bulk

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manufacturing. The product line provides material to the United States government and pharmaceutical companies throughout the world.

References

External links

Chas. Cooper & Company Website on Oldnewark.com
* {{Official website, http://www.cooperchemical.com/ca/history.php history page Chemical companies of the United States Companies based in Morris County, New Jersey American companies established in 1857 Chemical companies established in 1857 1857 establishments in New Jersey