- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
Harold Boeschenstein
Owens-Corning Fiberglass Company
1938 - 1963
Fabricated Goods
| Military Service | Army |
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b. 1896
| Education |  |
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| Undergraduate | University of Illinois |
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| Born-Died | 1896 - 1972 |
| Birthplace | Illinois (IL) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Executive, Low-/Mid-Level |
Recognizing the commercial and scientific opportunities for fiberglass in the mid-1930’s, Boeschenstein convinced Owens-Illinois to create a new company. With the launch of Owens-Corning Fiberglass, Boeschenstein built a new industry from scratch – tirelessly promoting the potential uses and applications for fiberglass for over 25 years. He is recognized as one of the early pioneers of the “Plastics Age” in the United States.