Insley Manufacturing Co.

Insley Manufacturing Co.
Founded1905; 121 years ago (1905) in Indianapolis, U.S.
Founders
Defunct1975
Successor
HeadquartersIndianapolis, U.S.
Key peopleWilliam Henry Insley (chairman & Founder)

The Insley Manufacturing Company produced heavy construction equipment, and was based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

History

The company was founded in 1905 by William Henry Insley (16 January 1870 - 17 October 1962). The company holds many patents for cable-operated digging equipment, such as Dragline excavators and power shovels, such as the Insley model k12. Insley lost its independence in 1975 when purchased by United Dominion Industries; the name is currently held by Badger Equipment Co. [citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Indiana History Bulletin, Volume 40 , 1963, page 28