This building, built in 1910, houses a modern aerosol manufacturing plant.  The building has been seismically retrofitted, keeping the historic appearance while serving modern needs.

Ed - President "Western Aerosol
Information Bureau and Board of Directors."  Ed was a 13- year board member.

Machine puts date codes on aerosol cans. Ed is inspecting proper dating.

An incoming shipment of empty WD-40 cans to be filled with product.

Here Ed is checking to make sure the "button installing" machine is working properly.  Ed is involved in all aspects of the plant from million dollar deals to sweeping the floor.

Ed and Chemist Patricia are reviewing product formulations to make sure they conform to all government regulations and customer standards.  Government regulations change constantly. Costly reformulation is necessary to survive. Out of 25 competitors 20 years ago, only 5 are left.  Ed knows how to accomplish a lot on a limited budget and keep up with fast moving conditions.