Troy Belting & Supply once produced those leather belts that ran 19th century factories from a central power source. They were a way to transfer power from such devices as South Troy’ Burden water wheel to the machinery that produced everything from railway spikes to horseshoes. The company, now celebrating its 150th year (it began life on Grand Street in Troy in 1862 as the J. Leroy Pine Co.), on Thursday said it would now…
Watervliet, NY — Troy Industrial Solutions is proud to announce that Jason Wade Smith, 33, has been appointed to the position of president, effective immediately. Smith who was Vice President succeeds his mother Karen E. Smith, who will remain as company chairwoman and treasurer. Smith is the third generation owner of the family run business which was founded in 1862 and celebrates its 150th anniversary of continuous operation this year. Ray L. Smith, Jason’s grandfather, purchased the…
“After 150 years in business, it’s not time to slow down, it’s time to expand for a local company. Troy Belting and Supply company held a grand opening for Troy Hydraulic Repair in Watervliet….”
