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BOB SMITH INDUSTRIES, INC.

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8060 MORRO RD ATASCADERO, CA 93422 Get Directions

(805) 466-1717

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Bob Smith Industries

If you've ever shopped for CA or epoxy at your local hobby shop, you've probably seen and purchased adhesives labeled with the store name. This private branding was Bob Smith's idea.
He and his brother, Charlee, along with 11 other employees, are the driving force behind Bob Smith Industries (BSI), which got its start in 1983.
The Smith brothers were exposed to aviation at an early age; their father was a tail gunner on a B-17 during World War II and a private pilot. It seemed natural for the two to get involved in aeromodeling; they were drawn to Radio Control in their early teens. Bob went on to become a National Senior Aerobatics (Pattern) Champion and a National Pylon Racing Champion.
In 1973, Bob and Charlee started Smith Brothers Hobby Center. Also at that time, Bob began producing model kits, first under the name of P. B. Products, and then Bob Smith R/C Aircraft. Some of the designs included the Miss BS and the Miss DARA. That effort evolved into making Pattern designs such as the T-2A and the Patricia.
When Bob traded eight bottles of glue for one of his kits, he began thinking that he had the ability to manufacture adhesives that could rival any that were available - and that it would be much easier than making kits.
The first release under the BSI name was epoxy sold in 9-ounce bottles that was available in 5-, 15-, and 30-minute working times. Bob started the glue business in his garage, and before long, he moved it into its own facility, which now comprises 10,000 square feet.
In 1984, BSI added CA to its lineup. With business increasing, the decision was made to sell Smith Brothers Hobby Center in 1985. Charlee transitioned to the newer company as the sales manager.
Between 1984 and 1992, Bob brought all of their products in-house so they could attain more control over them. Within this time, they added Insta-Set accelerator and Super-Gold odorless CA to the ever-expanding line of aeromodeling goods.

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