MacLean-Fogg, a fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer, celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2025.
Founded in 1925, the company has grown from a single product supporting America’s railroads into a global manufacturer of engineered components serving automotive and industrial markets.
“MacLean-Fogg was founded by my grandfather in 1925,” said Barry MacLean, chairman. “He wanted to build a business around making something.”
MacLean-Fogg’s history tracks the evolution of American manufacturing. The company started by solving fastening challenges for railroad transportation — the infrastructure moving commerce across the country. Over time, it expanded beyond rail into industrial markets, applying its engineering discipline to new products and customer needs.
As industries changed, the company invested in new manufacturing methods, expanded its footprint, and sharpened its ability to deliver high-quality components at scale. That pattern has held across generations: identify problems, engineer solutions, execute with discipline.
As a privately held family enterprise, MacLean-Fogg prioritizes sustainable performance, lasting customer relationships, and investments that strengthen the organization for future generations. That mindset shows up in daily operations — in how the company builds customer trust, develops leaders, and supports employees across facilities. MacLean-Fogg’s culture reflects a straightforward belief: strong results come from strong teams, clear expectations, and doing the right thing.
As products grew more complex, MacLean-Fogg deepened its operational rigor. The company has invested in manufacturing modernization, Lean principles, and disciplined execution to support consistent quality, reliable delivery, and competitive cost in an ongoing commitment to improving work, developing leaders who raise standards, and scaling best practices across locations. These efforts support customer expectations for speed, reliability, and performance.
MacLean-Fogg’s growth strategy focuses on building capability and expanding into markets where it delivers value. In 2024, the company acquired Mallard Manufacturing, strengthening its industrial portfolio and manufacturing expertise. The acquisition reflects MacLean-Fogg’s approach to thoughtful diversification and long-term growth, grounded in partnerships that create mutual value.
“We believe our partnership with MacLean-Fogg will enable us to continue growing the business and serving our customers with innovative, high-quality solutions in the coming years,” said Kevin Risch, president of Mallard Manufacturing.
MacLean-Fogg enters its second century with a focus on strengthening core markets while expanding into new industries, advancing manufacturing technologies, and building for long-term growth. The company is investing in forming and fastening innovation, modern equipment, and enhanced manufacturing capabilities that improve safety and performance across both established and emerging applications.
“For the first time in a long time, we’re on offense,” said Duncan MacLean, president and CEO. “It’s like we’re a brand-new company with a strong base, building for the next 100 years.”
MacLean-Fogg will pursue responsible growth by investing in people, strengthening customer partnerships, supporting local communities, and protecting the long-term health of the business. With a century of experience and a future-focused strategy, the company remains committed to being a place where talented people build careers and customers find solutions to tough challenges.
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