History
In 1955, Beckson Manufacturing Company was founded to manufacture the first
dependable, self-priming, all plastic bilge pumps. The use of plastics for
Marine products was limited, although the advantages of reduced weight, low
maintenance, high impact strength, cost reduction and corrosion resistance were
beginning to be recognized. By the '70s, Plastic had become "state-of-the-art"
in our industry; eliminating problems of electrolysis, corrosion, lubrication,
maintenance, and annual repainting. Plastic also eliminated problems associated
with thru-mounted metal parts which cause condensation, stain surfaces, and
suffer from material deterioration of the metal.
Several years were needed to develop the technology to produce our line of
Thirsty-Mate® hand pumps without the use of metal components. The Coast Guard
Approved Model No. 519CG high capacity pump was built to meet the original
specifications of Coast Guard regulation No. 519C. The specifications of this
regulation were reduced when no hand lift pump other than Beckson's could pass
test requirements. Thousands of Thirsty-Mate pumps are still valued by their
original owners after years of dependable service.
Customer acceptance of the performance and quality of the Thirsty-Mate pump
provided the foundation for the development of a product line in excess of two
hundred Items. The need for an access plate to enable deck mounting the 519C
pump led to the design and production of the "first" pop-out deck plate. Thus,
eliminating the need for the spanner wrench necessary to open threaded metal
models. Further developments in deckplate design led to the first use of an
extra heavy, self-cleaning buttress thread in Beckson screw out models. Perhaps
our greatest contribution to the marine industry has been the extensive research
leading to the design of our patented line of hatches and opening ports, the
Vent-O-Mate® exhaust ventilator, and air scoops which abate condensation and
mildew.
People often ask how Beckson has been so innovative over so long a period of
time.
It's simple - we're a company of Boaters for Boaters. Most of us have had a
lifelong involvement using boats. Beckson means personal interest in boating,
personal involvement personal experience, and personal reputation. For over 40
years we have collaborated with material manufacturers to develop materials that
will withstand the harsh marine environment. We were among the first to
introduce molded and rigid PVC, Korad®, Rovel® and other specially manufactured
materials to the marine marketplace; continuing a Beckson tradition of providing
our customers and with products manufactured today using materials of tomorrow.
Beckson products have become the standard by which other marine parts are
measured. We are not surprised by their designed trouble-free durable
performance. Continuous testing, refinement, and development are the hallmarks
of Beckson. Our customer's confidence has enabled us to complete these years of
apprenticeship, and with their valued support, we continue to improve our
products and provide personal service and exceptional quality at affordable
prices.