Category: 2019
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Washington Samuel Tyler
Hall of Fame Inductee Class of 2019 Washington Samuel Tyler’s legacy began more than a century ago when he founded Cleveland Wire Works, a company that was renamed W.S. Tyler in 1872. Throughout his career, Tyler became a pioneer in the manufacturing of steel wire for a range of specialty and standard products. In 1878,…
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George Sidney
Hall of Fame Inductee Class of 2019 George Sidney began his career with McLanahan Corp. in 1973. Sidney served in a variety of roles in his 45-plus years at the company, including design engineer, sales engineer, western region sales manager, director of engineering, vice president and executive vice president. He was named president and COO…
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Manfred Freissle
Hall of Fame Inductee Class of 2019 Manfred Freissle co-founded Polydeck Screen Corp. and played a key role in revolutionizing the screening industry. Freissle originally co-founded South Africa-based Screenex, the parent company of Polydeck, and sought to improve traditional wire cloth and synthetic screen mats with a focus on improved safety and durability. In 1972,…
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Gene Fisher
Hall of Fame Inductee Class of 2019 Gene established Fisher Sand & Gravel in 1952. Throughout his career, he designed and manufactured much of his own equipment. Gene even patented his own classification system – the Fisher air separator – to remove fine particulates from manufactured sand using air instead of water. By 1967, Gene…
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Washington Samuel Tyler Original
The secret to success is one simple concept. This phrase rang true for Washington Samuel Tyler, who founded his wire-weaving mill in September 1872. Tyler sought to create products that were not an end in themselves, but means by which his customers could complete something useful and profitable. This simple notion would be the building…
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George Sidney Original
Long before George Sidney was named president and COO of McLanahan Corp., and before he became a sales engineer at the storied company, he was a youngster with a grand vision for his future. Growing up, Sidney had strong interests in engineering and geology. He considered pursuing a career in each of these fields…
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Manfred Freissle Original
“You learn by doing.” Polydeck Screen Corp. adopted this simple adage from its co-founder, Manfred Freissle. The adage not only serves as a motivational tool for the company, but it is a way of life for Freissle. From leaving a broken Germany after World War II to working after hours in a garage developing…
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Gene Fisher Original
Born and raised on a farm in North Dakota, Gene Fisher was a problem solver with a knack for entrepreneurship and ingenuity. In 1952, at the age of just 24 years old, Fisher established Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. and laid the foundation for what would become one of the largest sand and gravel producers…