Glendinning Products was started from an idea in the mind of Hylands “Glen” Glendinning. Glen worked with several marine industries from 1953-71 and felt that he could design and manufacture a more durable twin-engine synchronizer than what was currently in the market.
With the help of his wife Ruth and their 3 boys, they sold the first Automatic Synchronizer in 1972, and so began a reputation for providing quality products. In 1983, Glen moved the operation to its current location in Conway, SC.
Over the years the product line has broadened and expanded into others markets other than marine. Recreational Vehicle, trucking, off-road vehicle, agricultural, racing, are just some of the markets that Glendinning sells into.
In 2011, John Glendinning was named president of Glendinning Products and maintains the same drive for quality in every aspect of the company.
History
Company Timeline
1972
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Glendinning Marine Products, Inc. Established
Glendinning Marine Products, Inc. started in the basement of Hylands “Glen” Glendinning’s house in Basking Ridge, NJ
- Built, sold and installed Automatic Engine Synchonizer & Cablemaster Shore Power Cable Handling System
- 5 employees – Glen, Ruth (wife) and 3 sons John, Ross, and Paul
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Move to Conway, SC
Glendinning moved to Conway, SC and built a 4000 sq.ft. building.
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Launch of EEC Product Line
Glendinning launched the EEC product line with the first Electronic cotrol system with an automatic backup system. Glendinning also developed various control heads, engine interface ciruitry and various actuators in conjunction with the EEC system.
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Expansion To New Facility
Glendinning built and moved into a 33,000 sq. ft. building in Conway, SC.
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Aquisition of NW Controls
Glendinning purchased NW Controls and moved all production to Conway, SC.
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Expanded EEC To Commercial Marine Market
Glendinning expanded their EEC product offerings including systes for the commercial marine market.
Present Day