Arthur H. Thomas Company (AHT) is a holding company of unique, precision engineering products, processes, and systems.
AHT today is a holding company of several businesses that are leaders in their markets
A History of Quality
In 1892, Arthur H. Thomas joined the microscope department of the James W. Queen Company, a prominent supplier of optical and scientific equipment in the 1800’s. Several ambitious entrepreneurs got their start at Queen and went on to create some of the country’s most successful new ventures.
1900
AHT is formed at the Hotel Walton in Philadelphia
1904
First AHT catalog published
1912
AHT moves to West Washington Square at 230 South Seventh Street in Philadelphia
1915
AHT engages the Corning Glass Company to create Pyrex flasks and beakers.
1916
Our First Truck (VIM) / Driver is Frank Mason
1942
J. Edward Patterson is named Chairman of AHT
1955
Edward B. Patterson Sr. named Chairman of AHT
1956
AHT moves to a seven story building in historic Philadelphia at 3rd & Vine Streets on property once owned by Betsy Ross’s father.
1975
Edward B. Patterson Jr. named President of AHT
1980
Edward B. Patterson Jr. named Chairman of AHT
1983
AHT becomes a holding company, transferring its distribution business to the newly formed Thomas Scientific.
1984
AHT acquires Cannon Instruments and Scientific Development Company of State College, PA
1984
State-of-the-art distribution center and corporate headquarters built in Swedesboro, NJ.
1990
Robert D. Patterson joins AHT on June 4 th
1994
Thomas Scientific, Inc. is formally incorporated
2008
Craig D. Kingery joins AHT as CFO
2008
Robert D. Patterson named Chairman of AHT
2017
AHT completes strategic spin-off of Thomas Scientific, Inc.
2019
Craig D. Kingery named President & CEO of AHT
2020
AHT moves to Chadds Ford, PA
2021
Performance Distillation Solutions is formed
