Talon Zipper

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Talon Zipper was a company founded in 1893, originally as the Universal Fastener Company, in Chicago. They later moved to Hoboken, New Jersey and finally Meadville, Pennsylvania. It was in Meadville where the zipper was designed and was massed produced starting in the 1920's. The popularity of the invention and the massive amount of production became the lifeblood of Meadville for years. The company was sold in the 1970's and from that time on, the company was badly run into the ground, almost purposely. Many locals believe YKK played behind the scenes roles to ruin the company so they could recoup the business to Japan. That rumor has never been proven but none the less many people's lives were ruined by the downfall of Talon in Meadville. Sadly, today, nothing remains of Talon in Meadville except for a few run down buildings. Other early names included the Automatic Hook and Eye Company, and the Hookless Fastener Company. They were the first zipper manufacturing company. The brand is now part of TagitPacific.

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