History

THE SAFETY SEAL IS INVENTED

In 1908, Frank E. Furst and Frederick W. McNess started the Furst-McNess Company with a mission to make products safer. Read here about the first safety seal and trial bottles.

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AN OVERVIEW OF THE EARLY PRODUCTS

The Furst McNess Company had a variety of products available to the consumer from its very start.

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THE McNESS MAN

The “McNess Man” became a part of the American lexicon.

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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICA HISTORY/SMITHSONIAN

Did you know that McNess products are part of the Smithsonian?

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BROCHURE ON MEDICINE WAGONS

Take a look at this early brochure which talks about the importance of getting your wagon or truck outfitted to become a “Medicine Wagon”.

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FURST McNESS AGRICULTURAL TIMELINE

Since 1908, Furst McNess Company has been supplying American farmers with products for their stock. Here’s a quick overview of the company’s history in the agricultural products business.

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The F.W. McNess website is provided entirely to share interesting, historical information. Traditional McNess home products are still available today, visit McNessStore.com to learn more.