Overview
Gonsett’s Waterproof Electric Company was a U.S.-based manufacturer associated with electrical and electronic equipment, particularly during the World War II era.
Description
Gonsett’s Waterproof Electric Company was established by Robert R. Gonsett and his son Faust R. Gonsett in California. The company focused on producing electrical equipment designed for durability and reliability, including applications requiring resistance to moisture and harsh conditions. It was closely tied to the broader Gonset Company and its later communications equipment activities.
History
- 1916: Gonsett family established operations in California
- 1930s–1940s: Development of electrical products under the Waterproof Electric Company name
- World War II: Supplied electrical equipment to the United States Navy
- Post-WWII: Continued supplying equipment to the U.S. government
- Postwar period: Transition of Gonsett family business interests into radio communications manufacturing (Gonset Company)