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Richard Gurley Drew was born.
Born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Richard and Maud Drew. -
Richard Drew joined 3M.
3M is the company that created Scotch brand tape. http://www.scotchbrand.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/ScotchBrand/Scotch/Resources/History/Timeline/ -
Richard Drew invented cellulose tape.
This was latered named Cellophane Tape. http://www.scotchbrand.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/ScotchBrand/Scotch/Resources/History/Timeline/ -
Scotch Brand introduces the first heavy duty, countertop tape dispenser.
It’s made from cast iron and weighs almost 7 pounds. http://www.scotchbrand.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/ScotchBrand/Scotch/Resources/History/Timeline/ -
Scotch Brand invents the iconic "snail" shaped tape dispenser.
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The famous plaid deign was introduced onto the tape dispenser.
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3M invented the Scotch Magic tape.
This tape had a matte finish and looked nearly invisible on light-colored paper. http://www.scotchbrand.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/ScotchBrand/Scotch/Resources/History/Timeline/ -
Richard Drew died.
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Scotch Removable tape is introduced.
This tape can securely hold things in place but can be easily removed when needed to. http://www.scotchbrand.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/ScotchBrand/Scotch/Resources/History/Timeline/ -
Scotch Pop-Up Tape Dispenser is introduced.
Scotch invented the Pop-Up Tape Dispenser which had 2 inch precut strips inside the dispenser that can be easily used. http://www.scotchbrand.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/ScotchBrand/Scotch/Resources/History/Timeline/
