Eight Companies Celebrate 170th Anniversaries in 2020

An interesting mix of companies were started in 1850 and now celebrate their 170th anniversaries, proving you don't have to be in a certain industry in order to survive. Two of the eight are public and the other six are private - two in the 6th generation family ownership and one 7th generation. Two are manufacturers, though in very different areas (billiards and industrial technologies) and have branched beyond just manufacturing (retail and brand management); one financial giant; one art restorer; one jeweler; one hardware store; a wood products company; and a funeral home. Take a few minutes to reflect on what it has taken for these firms to weather the changes that have taken place over the past 170 years to remain in operation today.

A.E. Schmidt Billiards, Chesterfield MO - 6th generation

American Express, New York City NY

Matthews International, Pittsburgh PA

Oliver Brothers: Art Restoration & Conservation, Boston MA

Preusser Jewelers, Grand Rapids MI

Raymond Hardware, Port Sanilac MI

Stimson Lumber, Portland OR - 7th generation

Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine LA - 6th generation