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Micro-Mark (operating as Scientific Models Inc.) is an American manufacturer and distributor of precision tools, model supplies, and hobby equipment. Founded in 1928 in Newark, New Jersey, as Scientific Model Airplane Company,[1] the family-owned business produces tools and supplies for hobbyists, model makers, and DIY enthusiasts.
The company is headquartered in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey,[2] and has expanded from its original focus on model airplane kits to include various precision tools and hobby supplies.[1]
History
[edit]Foundation and early years (1928-1950s)
[edit]Micro-Mark was founded in 1928 by John Frisoli, a 16-year-old entrepreneur inspired by Charles Lindbergh's 1927 transatlantic flight.[1][3] Initially established as Scientific Model Airplane Company in Newark, New Jersey, the business produced model airplane kits and supplies.
During its early decades, the company expanded its product offerings to include model ships, dollhouse supplies, and other scale modeling materials.
Expansion and diversification (1960s-1980s)
[edit]In 1983, the company established the Micro-Mark Tool and Distribution Center.[1] The business relocated to its current location in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.[2]
Modern era (1990s-present)
[edit]The company remains under third-generation family ownership. In 2016, Chas Fox joined the company as CEO.[4]
The company has expanded into 3D printing supplies, laser cutting equipment, and contemporary maker tools while continuing to produce traditional precision hand tools and model supplies.[1] Recent acquisitions include the Laser-Art brand for model railroad structures.[5]
Operations
[edit]Micro-Mark manufactures precision tools and supplies for scale modeling, model railroading, dollhouse construction, and modern maker applications. The company produces both traditional hand tools and power tools under the Micro-Mark brand, as well as proprietary product lines including Micro-Make power tools.[1]
The company operates through catalog sales, e-commerce, and direct sales.[1]
Leadership
[edit]Chas Fox serves as CEO, having joined the company in 2016.[4] Fox is a former NFL player who played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and St. Louis Cardinals.[6] He holds a DBA from Liberty University and serves as an adjunct professor at Seton Hall University.[4]
The company remains under Frisoli family ownership.[3][1]
Operating as Scientific Models Inc., the company employs approximately 22 staff members.[7]
Industry coverage
[edit]Micro-Mark has been featured in hobby and modeling industry publications:
- FineScale Modeler Magazine published a company profile in 2022 covering the company's history and operations[1]
- Model Railroader Magazine has reviewed Micro-Mark products in tool guides and equipment reviews[8][9]
- Live Steam & Outdoor Railroading has included Micro-Mark in supplier listings[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Micro-Mark celebrates 95 years of selling tools to scale modelers". FineScale Modeler. December 2022. Archived from the original on 2025-05-18. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ a b "Micro-Mark Location". MapQuest. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ a b "Biography of John Frisoli" (PDF). AMA History Project. Academy of Model Aeronautics. February 2000. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ a b c "Chas Fox Faculty Profile". Seton Hall University. Archived from the original on 2025-06-16. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Micro-Mark Business Profile". LeadIQ. Archived from the original on 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Chas Fox Spotlight". Players Trust. Archived from the original on 2025-05-16. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Micro-Mark Company Profile". Datanyze. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "The best N scale tools". Model Railroader. 2023. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Micro-Mark HO scale wheel tuner review". Model Railroader. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ "Links - Suppliers". NWV Railroad. 4 April 2024. Archived from the original on 2025-03-09. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
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