The people who founded Heatbath Corporation had backgrounds in chemistry and metallurgy. They also developed unique metal treating products and a deep sense of adherence to New England traditions. Heatbath maintains three laboratories that employ technical specialists in both chemistry and metallurgy whose combined knowledge and experience are directed toward product development, research, analysis and customer service. Heatbath Corporation was established in 1923. The company s 12,000-square-foot technical center includes a paint lab that develops new products and technology.