We often take for granted the “bullet proof” machines such as the Newman Planer from one of the great American companies of the early 1900’s. These machines run tirelessly, day after day and represent the lifeblood of a wood manufacturing and molding plant. The following is the history of the Newman Company and this remarkable machine published in the September 1957 issue of “The Wood-Worker”.
The Newman Story
Over half a century ago, George F. Newman, the co-founder and first president of Newman Machine Company, got a far-sighted vision of the importance of machines in the lumber, millwork, and furniture industries. This vision led him to organize the company which today stands as a leader among manufacturers of woodworking machinery.
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i need quotes on machinery furniture manufacturing. as well as floor plan for production.
Vanto,
We’d be glad to give you our thoughts on machinery and work flow but manufacturing architectural molding and millwork is our forte…mass manufacturing of furniture is a bit of a stretch for us. Would suggest you subscribe to the machinery auction notices which can be found through a simple Google query.
Now’s definitely the time to be on the hunt for good bargains as our industry is unfortunately dying…took a quick count a week or so ago and realized that in the last 24 months that I had received close to 250 unique notices of plants closing across North America.
Good luck on the quest for the machines and in your furniture biz. If you need parts/pieces, let us know…that’s where we can help.
Best.