Bon Ami Company
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing Consumer goods |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Founder | Major Thomas G. Beaham |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | See list of Faultless Brands products |
Number of employees | 201–500 |
| Website | Faultless.com |
Faultless Brands operates as a manufacturer specializing in products for laundry, household cleaning, air freshening, and lawn and garden care. The company’s main office is situated in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
History
Established in 1886 by Major Thomas G. Beaham (1842–1909), the enterprise initially operated under the name Beaham & Moffit, focusing on selling coffee, tea, and spices. It later transformed into the Faultless Starch Company. Following the acquisition of Bon Ami items, the firm adopted the name Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Company in 1974.
Beaham’s first offering, a dry white starch product, became well-known during the 1880s due to its convenience, eliminating the need for prolonged boiling.
Faultless Starch Books
Starting in the 1890s, a promotional campaign led by John Nesbitt introduced the 'Faultless Starch Books,' a collection of primers distributed to early customers. From the 1890s through the 1930s, thirty-six editions were released, featuring children’s literature such as ABC Book, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Ant and Grasshopper.
Headquarters
The corporate headquarters of Faultless Brands is located in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
From the 1800s until 2008
The original manufacturing facility for Faultless Starch Company was situated in Kansas City’s West Bottoms area but was destroyed by flooding in 1903. A new six-story plant designed by Shepard and Farrar was constructed nearby at 1025 West Eighth Street. As operations expanded, this site was enlarged accordingly. Due to limited office space by 1968, the company purchased the New England Building—erected in 1887, coinciding with the company’s founding year—and relocated its offices there in 1978. In 1991, office operations moved to Kansas City’s River Market district before establishing their current headquarters in 2009.