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Born in 1901, Manoogian emigrated to the United States at the age of 19 and moved to Detroit in 1924. He married the late Marie Tatian in 1931. She was his constant companion until her passing in 1992. Manoogian was born in Smyrna (Izmir) and under the supervision of his parents, Tacvor and Tacoohie Manoogian, Alex received his primary and secondary education in local Armenian schools. He worked in an auto parts manufacturing plant to gain experience, and then founded his own company in 1929, which was to grow into the multi-national Masco Corporation with annual sales of over $3 billion.
Born in 1901, Manoogian emigrated to the United States at the age of 19 and moved to Detroit in 1924. He married the late Marie Tatian in 1931. She was his constant companion until her passing in 1992. Manoogian was born in Smyrna (Izmir) and under the supervision of his parents, Tacvor and Tacoohie Manoogian, Alex received his primary and secondary education in local Armenian schools. He worked in an auto parts manufacturing plant to gain experience, and then founded his own company in 1929, which was to grow into the multi-national Masco Corporation with annual sales of over $3 billion.
