History
1940
![1940](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/1940.png)
Hudson Tool & Die Company founded in Hudson County, New Jersey by Charles Batka
1969
![Second facility opened in Ormond Beach, Florida](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/1969.png)
Second facility opened in Ormond Beach, Florida
1984
![Hudson Tool & Die Co., Inc. purchased by JSJ Corporation of Grand Haven, Michigan, a privately held U.S. corporation](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/1984.png)
Hudson Tool & Die Co., Inc. purchased by JSJ Corporation of Grand Haven, Michigan, a privately held U.S. corporation
1991
![Operations consolidated to the facility in Florida; plant in New Jersey closed](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/1991.png)
Operations consolidated to the facility in Florida; plant in New Jersey closed
1996
![Quality Management System received ISO 9001:2000 certification](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/1996.png)
Quality Management System received ISO 9001:2000 certification
2007
![Name change – Hudson Tool & Die Co., Inc. began doing business as Hudson Technologies](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/2007.png)
Name change – Hudson Tool & Die Co., Inc. began doing business as Hudson Technologies
2007
![Converted to an environmentally-sound aqueous cleaning system, eliminating trichloroethylene (TCE) and chlorinated lubricants from the manufacturing process](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/2007-2.png)
Converted to an environmentally-sound aqueous cleaning system, eliminating trichloroethylene (TCE) and chlorinated lubricants from the manufacturing process
2008
![Named Manufacturer of the Year by Volusia Manufacturers Association](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/2008.png)
Named Manufacturer of the Year by Volusia Manufacturers Association
2009
![Winner of two Best Practice Awards presented by Volusia Manufacturers Association (VMA) – “Go Green” and “Employee Wellness Program”. Received ISO 9001:2008 certification.](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/2009.png)
Winner of two Best Practice Awards presented by Volusia Manufacturers Association (VMA) – “Go Green” and “Employee Wellness Program”. Received ISO 9001:2008 certification.
2010
![ISO 13485:2003 certification received. City of Ormond Beach presents Hudson Technologies with the Retention/Expansion Project Award. Celebrated 70-year anniversary.](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/2010.png)
ISO 13485:2003 certification received. City of Ormond Beach presents Hudson Technologies with the Retention/Expansion Project Award. Celebrated 70-year anniversary.
2011
![Environmental Management System earned ISO 14001:2004 certification](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/2011.png)
Environmental Management System earned ISO 14001:2004 certification
2012
![2012](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/2012.png)
Paul Clare, retired, inducted into the VMA Hall of Fame and presented with the MANNY Award for life-long achievement in manufacturing. President Mark Andrews installed as 2013 VMA Chairman.
2013
![Bret Schmitz named president of Hudson Technologies, effective August 1, 2013](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/2013.png)
Bret Schmitz named president of Hudson Technologies, effective August 1, 2013
2015
![Hudson Technologies celebrated its 75th Anniversary](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/2015.png)
Hudson Technologies celebrated its 75th Anniversary
2018
![Over $2 million dollars spent on capital improvements including 3 presses and robotic automation equipment.](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/2018.png)
Over $2 million dollars spent on capital improvements including 3 presses and robotic automation equipment.
2019
![Expanded diaphragm manufacturing capabilities in Tianjin, China.](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/hslp-diaphragm.png)
Expanded diaphragm manufacturing capabilities in Tianjin, China.
2020
![80 years anniversary](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/80%20years%20anniversary.png)
• Hudson celebrated its 80th anniversary.
• Mike Prins named president of Hudson Technologies, effective September 2020.
• Considered an essential business, Hudson maintained production throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Mike Prins named president of Hudson Technologies, effective September 2020.
• Considered an essential business, Hudson maintained production throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021
![Today Employs more than 250 people and ships products to customers worldwide.](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/HudsonTechnologies_June2024/images/2021.png)
Today Employs more than 250 people and ships products to customers worldwide.
2022
![Kevin Kobus, President](https://www.hudson-technologies.com/hubfs/Kevin%20Kobus%2c%20President.png)
Kevin Kobus named president of Hudson Technologies, effective June 2022.