2007 Backus Company
411 West Water Street
Smethport, PA 16749 USA


photo credit: Reba Anderson 2007
The birth of the Backus Company occurred in 1906. The Backus Company is a subcontractor for metal forming, grinding, and small assembly work. They specialize in manufacturing greenskeepers, small gentlemen's knvies, and their patented design on the zipster which is a cd opener and hand tool, also marketed for fly fishing.

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1906: Backus teams
with Holmes & Gilfillan


1906: Birth of Backus Company


Early Backus Garage: Backus builds
automotive garage in front of Backus Co.


1911: Cutglass Factory
purchased by Backus Novelty



1950's: Backus joins the Garage
and the new factory


2004: Chef Specialties becomes
part of Backus Co.


2007: Backus Company