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Ray Stanton Avery

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Ray Stanton Avery

Founder, Avery Dennison Corp.


Who was Ray Stanton Avery?

Ray Stanton Avery, born on January 13, 1907, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was a trailblazing entrepreneur and inventor who revolutionized the world of labeling with his groundbreaking contributions to self-adhesive technology. As the founder of Avery Dennison Corporation, his legacy continues to shape the packaging and labeling industry.

Avery's journey into entrepreneurship began in the 1930s when he established Kum-Kleen Products, a small business specializing in producing self-adhesive labels for various applications. However, it was in 1935 that he achieved a monumental breakthrough by developing the world's first commercially viable self-adhesive label.

Realizing the immense potential of his invention, Avery founded Avery Adhesives in 1937, which later evolved into the Avery Dennison Corporation. His innovative self-adhesive labels quickly gained popularity for their convenience and versatility, transforming the traditional approach to labeling and packaging. The impact was felt across industries, from consumer goods to logistics, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency.

Ray Stanton Avery's inventive spirit did not stop at self-adhesive labels. Recognizing the need for more efficient postage systems, he extended his pioneering work to the creation of self-adhesive postage stamps. His ingenuity not only simplified the mailing process but also significantly reduced the time and effort involved in affixing stamps to envelopes.

Throughout his career, Avery's commitment to innovation and quality propelled his company to new heights. Avery Dennison Corporation became a global leader in labeling and packaging solutions, continually introducing advancements that revolutionized the way businesses operated.


Some of the most recently added connections of famous kin for Ray Stanton Avery

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Mike Castle

69th Governor of Delaware

7th cousin 3 times removed
via Richard Treat

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Mike Castle

69th Governor of Delaware

7th cousin 3 times removed
via Jonathan Brewster

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Mike Castle

69th Governor of Delaware

10th cousin 2 times removed
via Robert Fuller

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Rome Odunze

NFL Wide Receiver

9th cousin 2 times removed
via Francis Billington

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Sidney Dillon Ripley

Secy. of the Smithsonian, WWII Spy

9th cousin
via Henry Adams

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William A. Buckingham

41st Governor of Connecticut

6th cousin 1 time removed
via Thomas Stanton

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William A. Buckingham

41st Governor of Connecticut

6th cousin 1 time removed
via George Denison

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Robert F. Bradford

57th Governor of Massachusetts

7th cousin 1 time removed
via Jonathan Brewster

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Dr. Vannevar Bush

President, Carnegie Institution of Science

8th cousin 1 time removed
via William Brewster

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Abigail Johnson

President and CEO of Fidelity Investments

9th cousin 1 time removed
via Henry Adams

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Ann M. Martin

Children's Author

8th cousin 4 times removed
via William Brewster

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Ann M. Martin

Children's Author

7th cousin 4 times removed
via Thomas Stanton

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Ann M. Martin

Children's Author

7th cousin 4 times removed
via George Denison

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Tonya Harding

Olympic Figure Skater

8th cousin 4 times removed
via William Brewster

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Ann Morgan Guilbert

TV and Movie Actress

7th cousin 1 time removed
via George Denison

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William Haile

26th Governor of New Hampshire

5th cousin 4 times removed
via Francis Billington

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Myron H. Avery

Co-Founder, Appalachian Trail

9th cousin
via Francis Eaton

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Myron H. Avery

Co-Founder, Appalachian Trail

9th cousin
via Christian Penn

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Kate Upton

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Job Lane

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Frederick Upton

Co-Founder of Whirlpool Corporation

7th cousin 1 time removed
via Job Lane

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Orson Bean

TV Actor

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Job Lane

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Clare Eames

Silent Movie Actress

8th cousin
via Job Lane

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Clare Eames

Silent Movie Actress

8th cousin
via William Avery

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Samuel P. Goddard

12th Governor of Arizona

8th cousin 1 time removed
via John Thompson

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Samuel P. Goddard

12th Governor of Arizona

9th cousin
via Francis Eaton

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