George E. Smith
In 1941, the So-Lo Works division acquires a one-storey factory building at Twightwee near the Little Miami River in Loveland, Ohio, from the former occupant, the George E. Smith Company, candy manufacturer. 1 June 1943 sees a change of name by charter amendment to "So-Lo Works, Incorporated". During the Second World War, the US Government contracts So-Lo Works to manufacture military supplies including shoe dubbing and canned food in the new premises. The firm continues to serve the country’s civilian population through output of “make-do and mend” household repair products. So-Lo Works boosts morale and productivity by engaging all workers in management decision-making and by developing welfare and recreational facilities.