What is Watson Grinding & Manufacturing, the site of major Houston explosion?

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HOUSTON — The company at the center of a massive explosion that destroyed homes and sent shockwaves across Harris County is a family-owned business founded in 1960.

Watson Grinding & Manufacturing provides “high-performance coatings, machining and grinding services” to industries that include chemical, offshore and aerospace, according to its website.

It was founded by James…