Q&A with Tom Ott
What were the company's origins, and how did it get into metal hardness testing?
Proceq was founded by Antonio Brandestini in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1954....
Q&A with Jerry Hendrickson
Give us a little background information on the company.
Our president, Clay Willman, purchased the company from Medallist, Inc., in 1987. Prior to that it...
Q&A with Norman Lazarus
Could you tell us a little about the company's history and background?
National Bronze & Metals, Inc. (NBM), was established in Houston in 1983, and...
Q&A with Kurt Medert
As an exhibitor, GEAR EXPO 2005 was a huge success for us. What have you heard from other exhibitors?
We had a meeting with many...
Q&A with Lou Ertel
I understand that you joined Overton Gear three and a half years ago. What were you involved in before that time?
I spent almost 25...
Q&A with Dave Wilson
Could you give us a brief description of the company?
Sure. The Hawk Precision Components Group, or HPCG, is basically the powder metal operation for...
Q&A with Jim Pospisil
ITW Heartland division was founded in 1976--what's the story?
ITW Heartland is a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (ITW), of Glenview, Illinois. ITW was...
Q&A with David Clapp
I think it's fascinating that the company was founded more than 100 years ago to manufacture oil-impregnated wooden bearings.
Yes, we made them for the...
Q&A with Jeff Young
When was United Tool founded?
My father, Rusty Young, started the company in 1973. He'd worked in the machine tool industry for years, and then...
Q&A with Darren Martens
I understand that the company was founded in 1986. What's the story?
I have two friends who were working in the induction heat treating industry,...
Q&A with Mark Crombie
So tell me, was there actually a Herr Klüber?
Yes, there was. Theodore Klüber was an oil manufacturer who started the company in Munich more...
Q&A with Tom Lang
What's your take on the current economic environment?
It appears that the economic times have certainly turned the corner. The interest in all our products,...
Q&A with Robert Laube
I understand that your company originated hydraulic workholding. How did that come about?
Around 1947 a gentleman by the name of George Atherholt, who was...
Q&A with Jim Richards
So how did you get into the deburring business?
It's actually a pretty interesting story. I started a company in 1980, making marking and code-dating...
Q&A with Doug Beerck
I understand that you had a booth at IMTS. What was it like this year?
A lot better than 2002. There was more optimism, with...
Q&A with Jeffrey L. Lay
When I visited your website, I was surprised to learn that Nye Lubricants is 160 years old.
That's right. The company was founded by William...
Q&A with Chris Vian
I understand that you had a booth at IMTS. What was it like this year?
A lot better than 2002. There was more optimism, with...
Q&A with Bob Hodge
I know that SETCO is the largest independent manufacturer and rebuilder of spindles and slides in North America, and that you work with special...
Q&A with Mike McKernin
I know that Circle Gear been around for 53 years now, and that you're located in Cicero, Illinois. Are you still at the original...
Q&A with Zen Cichon
How long has your company been in business, and how did you get started?
My brother, Jerry, is the vice president, and the two of...
