Cleveland's advantageous location near international sea lanes made it a manufacturing heavyweight in the early 20th century. One company from that era that still calls the Rock 'n' Roll Capital of the World home is Waterlox Coatings Corporation, founded in 1910. At the heart of the company are its resin-modified tung oil varnishes, which are made today much the same as they were during the company's early days, testament to the family-owned company's longevity. Tung oil and resins are combined and heated so that they crosslink, and then an expert varnish maker (pictured, circa 1916) thins the viscous liquid until it's ready for use in a number of the company's products, including wood floor finish.
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Cleveland's advantageous location near international sea lanes made it a manufacturing heavyweight in the early 20th century. One company from that era that still calls the Rock 'n' Roll Capital of the World home is Waterlox Coatings Corporation, founded in 1910. At the heart of the company are its resin-modified tung oil varnishes, which are made today much the same as they were during the company's early days, testament to the family-owned company's longevity. Tung oil and resins are combined and heated so that they crosslink, and then an expert varnish maker (pictured, circa 1916) thins the viscous liquid until it's ready for use in a number of the company's products, including wood floor finish.
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