1935

1935 - Skipper is determined to improve gas masks used by troops in Europe. In 30 days, he designs and produces a mold and wins government contract. Meanwhile, Skipper's two-headed golf ball driving machine is wowing golf crowd by demonstrating the benefits of the dead centered Titleist golf balls.

1938

1938 - Acushnet Process becomes sole source for U.S. and Allied Forces for molded gas masks.

Pratt and Whitney, among others, turn to Acushnet Process for o-rings.
Acushnet Process and Harvard Medical School develops oxygen control system and masks for pilots. Acushnet Process's A-10 oxygen mask only one used by Allies.

Golf ball business shuts down...replaced by torpedo gaskets, o-rings, oxygen mask components.

Acushnet Process Company awarded unprecedented 5 Army/Navy E Awards.

1945

1945 - Peace...and panic. Acushnet goes back to bathing caps, shoes, toys, hot water bottles, etc. Soon rubber sources are released and golf balls are back in production.