Array Snapshot
At Array, we strive every day to make the world a more beautiful place. Whether it be through our efforts to make every product we produce more recyclable, or to use more sustainable materials in our manufacturing, or our work with beauty clients, we embrace every innovation that makes our impact on the planet a positive one.
But more than that, we engage with foundations and charities that resonate with our goals. Like the “Look Good, Feel Better” foundation, which works with cancer patients to improve their prognoses by giving them a boost to their mood and esteem.
But more than that, we engage with foundations and charities that resonate with our goals. Like the “Look Good, Feel Better” foundation, which works with cancer patients to improve their prognoses by giving them a boost to their mood and esteem.
Array DNA
In 1981, it all began with a dream. Brothers John and Bill Fielding wanted to build something of their own. Each brother came from his own unique background – John a professional hockey player and Bill a successful Chartered Accountant. The time had come for them to venture into the entrepreneurial world! But what would they do, where would they conduct their business and how would they turn it into the ultimate success?
From Distributors to Manufacturers
With $4,500, and plenty of motivation and determination, John and Bill founded IDMD (originally an acronym for Innovative Designers and Manufacturers of Displays). Focusing on advertising specialties, the two brothers ran IDMD out of a 5000 square foot location in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada where they distributed promotional items such as coffee mugs, key chains and bottle openers. One of their hottest selling items was a miniature replica of an IBM personal computer made into a desk set. In fact, the demand was so great that John and Bill decided to purchase their first injection molding machine. They’d broken into the manufacturing sector!
Fast Growth and an Industry Edge
It wasn’t long before new and diversified market opportunities began to present themselves. Their business grew at a rapid pace as they entered the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, and began to specialize in the manufacturing of merchandising and display systems. In 1999 Tom Hendren joined John and Bill from Campbell Soup Co. as a partner in IDMD. In 2000, John, Bill and Tom partnered with a privatized firm and IDMD became Array. In 2008 Tom was appointed CEO and he has been instrumental in the success and growth of the company, including establishing Array’s global capabilities and manufacturing alliances in China, Mexico and Western Europe.
In 1981, it all began with a dream. Brothers John and Bill Fielding wanted to build something of their own. Each brother came from his own unique background – John a professional hockey player and Bill a successful Chartered Accountant. The time had come for them to venture into the entrepreneurial world! But what would they do, where would they conduct their business and how would they turn it into the ultimate success?
From Distributors to Manufacturers
With $4,500, and plenty of motivation and determination, John and Bill founded IDMD (originally an acronym for Innovative Designers and Manufacturers of Displays). Focusing on advertising specialties, the two brothers ran IDMD out of a 5000 square foot location in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada where they distributed promotional items such as coffee mugs, key chains and bottle openers. One of their hottest selling items was a miniature replica of an IBM personal computer made into a desk set. In fact, the demand was so great that John and Bill decided to purchase their first injection molding machine. They’d broken into the manufacturing sector!
Fast Growth and an Industry Edge
It wasn’t long before new and diversified market opportunities began to present themselves. Their business grew at a rapid pace as they entered the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, and began to specialize in the manufacturing of merchandising and display systems. In 1999 Tom Hendren joined John and Bill from Campbell Soup Co. as a partner in IDMD. In 2000, John, Bill and Tom partnered with a privatized firm and IDMD became Array. In 2008 Tom was appointed CEO and he has been instrumental in the success and growth of the company, including establishing Array’s global capabilities and manufacturing alliances in China, Mexico and Western Europe.
