Thombert was launched by Smith's father, Robert, and uncle, Thomas, in 1946. It continues to hold the largest share of the forklift tires and wheels business for electric trucks in the U.S., Smith said. “We're coming off our best year ever, and I'm almost sure this year will be better.” He began working during summers at Thombert 50 years ago at the age of 14, and has remained at the firm and in the urethane industry since then. In addition to building and expanding Thombert, he launched three otherpolyurethane companies over the years. One folded, he sold another in 2004 and ITWC last year. Smith has purchased an interest in OTB Architectural Elements Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a 9-year-old producer of synthetic polyurethane decorative architectural elements for interior and exterior applications in the residential and commercial construction industry.
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