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Rocheleau Tool & Die Co.
Fitchburg, MA, U.S.A.
Company Website: https://www.rocheleautool.com/
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Jan 12 2026 7:26PM by krucker
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The Rocheleau Tool & Die Co. was founded in 1938 by Leopold A. Rocheleau in a one-man machine shop out of his home. He soon patented and produced a successful line of cutter grinding fixtures and sliding swivel indicator bases. In the 1960's, the company's focus shifted to plastic molding machinery, which is outside the scope of this website.

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A history of the Rocheleau Tool & Die Co. can be found on the About Us page of the company website.

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