Troy Belting changes name to Troy Industrial Solutions in light of evolving business

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The Troy Record: With a new name, amazing results are expected to continue beyond the 150-year history of the newly-renamed Troy Industrial Solutions. The new moniker for the former Troy Belting and Supply Co. has been in the works for the last five or six years, explained General Manager David Barcomb at the official unveiling of the name Thursday. “It became apparent when we were engaged in other segments of business other than belting, which…

The Buzz – Times Union Business Blog

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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…

Jason W. Smith Troy Industrial President

Jason W. Smith Named President

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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…