Crompton Loom Works, located in his hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts, aided in the Civil War effort to provide uniforms and blankets for the U.S. Army.

Crompton's looms did have competition from foreign innovations, yet when brought to the Paris Exposition Universelle (1867) his products won a silver medal.

Crompton was also quite involved in his town of Worcester; he was a member of the common council (1860–1861) and held the office of alderman (1863–1864), in addition to running for mayor unsuccessfully in 1871.

Crompton was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2007 due to the large-scale impact of his loom.

Even early in his life, multiple sources cite Crompton's uncanny mechanical ability and problem-solving prowess.

In 1837, George's father William, who worked in the textile industry, invented the first fancy power loom.

No mention is made of Crompton's level of achievement in school, subjects he was interested in, or personal opinions of his academic experience.

After graduating from Millbury Academy, George Crompton held two separate positions, one in his father's office as a bookkeeper, and one as a mechanic for the Colt Company.

This insight into an inventor's mind most likely provided another basis for George Crompton's eventual knack for invention and keen business sense, in addition to his interest in the manufacturing industry.

They refused to do so, however, and instead asked every single creditor for an extension and drove through the countryside to collect money to pay back the debt.

Since the invention benefited mills so much by making a tedious and expensive process easier with little cost, the Crompton Loom sold quite quickly and easily.

While the Brothers were supposed to pay fifty dollars in royalties per loom sold, Crompton never received any money.

After numerous letters over a ten-year period, he traveled to Germany with a German lawyer to force the Schoenherr Brothers to pay.

Because Crompton could not stop the Schoenherr Brothers, nothing prevented them from spreading his loom all throughout Europe, making it a standard and easily recreated technology.

Crompton ran for mayor of Worcester in 1871 as the Republican candidate, and his loss was one of the greatest hindrances to his personal and political goals.

According to a transoceanic telegram following the awards ceremony, Crompton's looms won a silver medal, a great recognition at such a prestigious event.

"[citation needed] Besides producing over one hundred patents surrounding the improvement of his loom, Crompton left behind a legacy that members of the Worcester community easily recognized.