1970’s
Patents awarded on specific parts related to the Comitrol line. Additional patents awarded covering unique improvements to knife structure and knife assemblies, and improvements to other existing methods of cutting.
Throughout the 1970s
Comitrol Processor line grows with the addition of the Comitrol Processor Models 2100, 3600, and 4200.
The third generation of the Urschel family, Dan, Bob, and Elena Urschel assume active roles managing the company.
1972
Urschel International Ltd., the first subsidiary office in England, opens. Subsidiary offices will continue to open throughout Europe.
1975
Urschel is presented with the President’s “E” Award for excellence in exporting. At this time, the company was successfully exporting to over 70 countries.
1978
After a series of additions, Urschel Laboratories now exceeds 110,000 square feet.