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Article: At 50, Norwalk's Dacor still dives in.(diving equipment maker was founded in 1953 )
- Article from:
- Fairfield County Business Journal
- Article date:
- October 21, 2002
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"Baywatch" viewers see them, swimmers don them, and diving enthusiasts worldwide depend on Dacor Corp., a leading manufacturer of diving equipment based in Norwalk.
Millions worldwide have seen many of the company's products on television and in the movies. It has been the official supplier of equipment to "Baywatch" as well as others in the entertainment industry, from James Bond in "Thunderball" to James Cameron's "Titanic." Behind Dacor's visibility lies more than 50 years of patents that testify to its dedication to research and development of innovative solutions for divers.
Founded in 1953 by Sam Davison, the Chicago-based company brought to ...