Petronio's #8 Rubber Cement - Maverick Leather Company

By A Mystery Man Writer

Description

The Grand-Daddy of all adhesives. Petronio’s cement was the leader of our industry in the 1930’s,1940’s and 1950’s. During the late 1950’s the use of All-Purpose cements became necessary because of the change in the materials used in the manufacturing of shoes. However, #8 Rubber Cement has retained its popularity in the orthopedic field and is used by shoe repairers to make inside the shoe repairs. #8 Rubber Cement has also gained popularity in the sporting goods industry. Many sports equipment manufacturers use this quick drying, colorless adhesive in the manufacturing of equipment. Petronio Shoe Products History and Heritage Petronio Shoe Products was founded in 1926 in New Jersey, one of the industrial and commercial centers of the United States. Today, Petronio Shoe Products continues to prosper and grow in New Jersey’s healthy business climate. Petronio Shoe Products became the number one manufacturer of adhesives in the shoe repair industry and Master All-Purpose Cement became the number one adhesive used in the shoe repair industry.