6 2020 Massachusetts Manufacturing Awards
B
olger & O'Hearn is known and
respected throughout the
several industries it serves as
a trusted partner and developer of
innovative, highly-effective chemical
products. A bluesign system partner,
B&O is also known for developing
chemical products based on
environmentally compliant materials
and technologies.
Since its founding in 1969,
Bolger and O'Hearn has been
selling uniquely efficient and
consistently high-quality chemicals.
Its personalized service approach
has been the pillar of its success.
From its traditional beginnings
in the textile industry, B&O has
expanded into paper coatings,
non-wovens, and other non-textile
manufactured products, all of which
find applications in a wide range
of industries. Today its diverse
and comprehensive product line –
totaling over 2,500 products – is sold
and distributed globally. Committed
to a zero-carbon future, B&O
currently produces its products using
renewable energy. The solar voltaic
array on its facilities allows it to
displace more than 100,000 pounds
of carbon each year. B&O is also a
bluesign
®
System Partner.
While Bolger & O'Hearn is known
for developing innovative specialty
chemicals for the global textile
industry, it is also manufacturing
and donating hundreds of pounds
of hand sanitizer to regional
organizations on the frontline fighting
the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
B&O hand sanitizer follows the World
Health Organization's recipe and
strict FDA labeling requirements.
B&O is registered with the FDA to
make hand sanitizer during the
COVID-19 pandemic. B&O has plans
to continue sourcing materials, as
they can, to manufacture and donate
hand sanitizer to front line workers
throughout New England.
Bolger & O'Hearn,
Inc
City/Town: Fall River
Total Employees: 20
Year Company Founded: 1969
Company Website:
bolgerohearn.com
Nominated by:
Representative Alan Silvia
M A S S A C H U S E T T S
Manufacturing Awards 20 20
Pictured left to right: Kelly
Murphy, Shawn Honeycutt, Shaun
O'Hearn, Representative Silvia
and Jim O'Hearn.
