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| Insley Manufacturing Co. | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1905 in Indianapolis, U.S. |
| Founders | |
| Defunct | 1975 |
| Successor | |
| Headquarters | Indianapolis, U.S. |
| Key people | William Henry Insley (chairman & Founder) |
The Insley Manufacturing Company produced heavy construction equipment, and was based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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]