1950's
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Lifoam begins as a part of Life-Like Products, founded in Hunt Valley, MD, In 1954.
1953
Color television is broadcast for the first time, giving Americans a whole new way to experience their favorite television programs.
Color television is broadcast for the first time, giving Americans a whole new way to experience their favorite television programs.
1954
The first Newport Jazz Festival, one of America’s many classic summertime outdoor events, is held in Newport, Rhode Island.
The first Newport Jazz Festival, one of America’s many classic summertime outdoor events, is held in Newport, Rhode Island.
1955
The American fast food staple, McDonald's, is started by Ray Kroc.
The American fast food staple, McDonald's, is started by Ray Kroc.
1960's
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The world’s first EPS foam cooler is invented and sold by Life-Like Products under the Lifoam trademark.
1964
The Beatles craze begins when the band comes to the United States for the first time.
The Beatles craze begins when the band comes to the United States for the first time.
1964
The cassette tape is introduced to the United States, giving music lovers a new way to experience their favorite songs.
The cassette tape is introduced to the United States, giving music lovers a new way to experience their favorite songs.
1969
The famous first Woodstock Music & Art Fair is held in Bethel, New York.
The famous first Woodstock Music & Art Fair is held in Bethel, New York.
1970's
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Life-Like Products purchases Varney, Inc. and begins producing and selling their model train line.
1971
Outdoor fun reaches a new level for Americans as Disney World opens.
Outdoor fun reaches a new level for Americans as Disney World opens.
1977
Stars Wars opens in theaters and its long-standing popularity begins.
Stars Wars opens in theaters and its long-standing popularity begins.
1979
Sony releases The Walkman, making music portable so it can be brought to the park, the beach, or around the block.
Sony releases The Walkman, making music portable so it can be brought to the park, the beach, or around the block.
1980's
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Lifoam is moved from Keller, TX to one of its current locations in Waxahachie, TX.
1980
Pac-Man is released and arcades are in their golden age.
Pac-Man is released and arcades are in their golden age.
1982
Disney opens EPCOT, giving America yet another way to enjoy outdoor fun.
Disney opens EPCOT, giving America yet another way to enjoy outdoor fun.
1989
The Nintendo Game Boy portable video game system is released, making all the fun of video games portable enough to bring with you on any trip or vacation.
The Nintendo Game Boy portable video game system is released, making all the fun of video games portable enough to bring with you on any trip or vacation.
1990's
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Like-Like Products begins selling Wacky Noodles, amping up pool fun.
1990
Tim Berners-Lee invents the World Wide Web, connecting us all like never before.
Tim Berners-Lee invents the World Wide Web, connecting us all like never before.
1991
The first Lollapalooza is held as a touring festival.
The first Lollapalooza is held as a touring festival.
1999
Napster is created, connecting music lovers in a new way.
Napster is created, connecting music lovers in a new way.
Early 2000's
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Life-Like Products officially becomes Lifoam Industries, LLC and decides to focus on selling temperature-control solutions and therefore sells their model train operations to Wm. K. Wathers.
Life-Like Products officially becomes Lifoam Industries, LLC and decides to focus on selling temperature-control solutions and therefore sells their model train operations to Wm. K. Wathers.
The commitment the company had always had to providing temperature-control solutions became even stronger, as did the passion to play a big part in facilitating American outdoor fun.
The first round cooler is invented.
Three men, Mike K., Ike N. and Buddy L., were fishing in south Texas. They were using a square cooler to hold the minnows they were using for bait, but the minnows kept beating their heads against the walls because they only swim in circles. One of the men, Mike K., had an idea. He put a styrofoam lining in a round glass jug. And the round cooler was born.
2004
Google is introduced to the public, transforming the Information Age.
Google is introduced to the public, transforming the Information Age.
2006
The first Pitchfork Music Festival is held in Chicago, Illinois, continuing the tradition of American outdoor fun.
The first Pitchfork Music Festival is held in Chicago, Illinois, continuing the tradition of American outdoor fun.
2007
The first iPhone is released, connecting people in a fresh way.
The first iPhone is released, connecting people in a fresh way.
2010 to Today
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2010
Lifoam develops and sells its first line of soft-sided coolers.
Lifoam develops and sells its first line of soft-sided coolers.
2012
Lifoam becomes a division of Jarden Corporation.
Lifoam becomes a division of Jarden Corporation.
2012
Siri functionality becomes standard on the iPhone, helping people get answers to all their questions faster.
Siri functionality becomes standard on the iPhone, helping people get answers to all their questions faster.
2015
Riot Fest celebrates 10 years, showing how festivals are integral to American outdoor fun.
Riot Fest celebrates 10 years, showing how festivals are integral to American outdoor fun.
2015
Water is discovered on Mars, causing us all to look to the future with wonder.
Water is discovered on Mars, causing us all to look to the future with wonder.
2016
Lifoam becomes part of Newell Brands, and remains committed to temperature-control solutions and outdoor fun.
Lifoam becomes part of Newell Brands, and remains committed to temperature-control solutions and outdoor fun.
