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1960
- Dr. Ralph Wilson, Jr., "Dr. Ralph", at the age of 35, leaves his dental practice in Los Angeles and moves to Temple to run the business after Mr. Ralph's health declines.
- Chicago & Hayward regional centers open.
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1961
- A major turning point in the company was the purchase of Press No.3, the first 5'X12' press to begin making postforming laminate. Being the first in the industry to use this size press, allowed customers to get material for two kitchen tops from one sheet, one pressing.
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1962
- New York regional center opens.
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1963
- Atlanta regional center opens.
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1964
- The Wilson family purchases the company shares from the Wynne and Brashear families.
- RWP becomes a publicly held corporation with an initial offering of 290,000 shares at $15.
- Miami regional center opens.
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1966
- Rexall Drug and Chemical buys Ralph Wilson Plastics.
- Mr. Ralph is elected a director of Rexall.
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1967
- Dr. Ralph Wilson, Jr. becomes President.
- Ralph Wilson, Sr. becomes Chairman.
- Pennsauken and Seattle regional centers open.
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1969
- April - Rexall Drug and Chemical Company officially changes name to Dart Industries.
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