Established in October, 1919 on Boyd Street. The firm was founded by Louis Petrunte and son, former employees of the Empire Knife Company. The new company was in the old B.J. Harrison chair factory. In 1920, Irving E. Manchester purchased the interest of the Petruntes, and incorporated the firm. He planned to expand the factory, and increase the output. At that time, Irving Manchester was President and Treasurer; Dominick Russo, Vice President, assistant Treasurer and general manager; John Russo, Secretary; Felix Russo, superintendent. It was a small concern, starting with a capital of $14,000.
In the year 1947 the business was moved to a new location, 118 Lake Street, and in 1948 the name was changed to “Kendal Manufacturing. Company.” In the same year, it was renamed the “Bukar Manufacturing. Company.” The business continued until 1955. On August 1, 1955 the Great Flood hit the area and the entire business was washed away. The cost to rebuild was too great, so they went out of business.
c 1919-1948