 Originally American IG, began as the American holdings of the German IG Farben.1886 – Company founded as The Standard Paint Company

1892 – First ready-to-lay asphalt roofing is created, known as "Ruberoid"

1904 – Method perfected to embed colored granules in asphalt coating

1912 – Individually-cut asphalt shingles are introduced

1921 – Based on the success of its roofing line, Standard Paint changes its name to the Ruberoid Company

1928 - The American holdings of the German company I.G.Farben were organized into American I.G.