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Thomas Register®The Thomas Register of American Manufacturers, known as the "big green books" and "Thomas Registry", was in its heyday, a 34-volume, 3 section buying guide offering instant sourcing information on industrial products and services, along with comprehensive specifications and detailed product information from thousands of manufacturers. First published in 1898 as a single volume by Harvey Mark Thomas as Hardware and Kindred Trades, it grew to be known as "the purchasing bible" and "the bible of industry" by industrial professionals across North America and around the world. Its 100th and final edition was published in 2006.Today, Thomas Register is the proprietary database powering the foundation of ThomasNet.com. TIME LINE
1898
In 1898, Harvey Mark Thomas founded the company with its first property, Hardware and Kindred Trades, Thomas has remained a
privately owned business dedicated to serving the information needs of industry. During the company's first century, the United States
rose to its position as the world's greatest industrial power. Mr. Thomas' insight, that business required accurate, up-to-date sourcing
information, was the right idea at the right time. As American industry matured, Thomas matured with it, surviving two World Wars, one
major depression, and several business cycles. Working hand-in-hand with companies large and small, we helped provide the building blocks
for the fabulous success of American industry.
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