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Richards Machine Co.
Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Apr 10 2021 11:26AM by Jeff_Joslin
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In 1919, Richards Machine Co. was making a 20-inch back-geared drill press. At the end of 1922 the name changed to Richards Machinery Co.

Information Sources

Article in the April 1919 Machinery.
1922-12-21 Manufacturers News, in a column on corporate changes: "Richards Machine Co., Milwaukee, changing name to Richards Machinery Co."

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