DAP company history timeline

1865

DAP traces its roots back to 1865, when Robert H. Dicks and Elmer Wiggim began producing sealing wax for food-canning out of Dicks' garage in Dayton, Ohio.

Founded in 1865, DAP is a leading manufacturer and supplier of caulks, sealants, foam, adhesives, and patch and repair products with a history of first-to-market innovations.

1906

In 1906, Dicks bought out Wiggim and partnered with George Pontius.

1913

In 1913, Dicks and Pontius incorporated their partnership as the Dicks-Pontius Company.

1940

The Dicks-Pontius Company revolutionized the home repair products market in the 1940's and 50's through its marketing and product development, including moving the industry to marketing caulks and sealants in disposable cartridges.

1964

In 1964, the company pioneered the development of latex caulking compounds.

1980

In 1980, DAP is first to market with Siliconized Latex Caulk, which was designed to cure quickly to form a strong, flexible and watertight seal that does not shrink.

2021

Maryland reports more than 2.7 million fully vaccinated for COVID May 21, 2021

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As Orioles starters struggle to pitch deep into games, the bullpen begins to falter May 21, 2021

2022

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