May 6,
2010, Hollidaysburg, PA – McLanahan Corporation is proud to celebrate 175 years
in business and six generations of family management and ownership.
May 6,
2010, Hollidaysburg, PA – McLanahan Corporation is proud to celebrate 175 years
in business and six generations of family management and ownership.
To
commemorate its 175-year landmark, McLanahan will be holding an Open House on
Sunday, August 29 at the company’s Hollidaysburg, PA., facility. The Open House
will be a celebration to thank employees, the local community, customers, and
vendors. Tours will be given
inside the office and shop areas, and a tent will be setup with refreshments
and memorabilia from the past 175 years.
McLanahan Corporation started in 1835 as a modest foundry
founded by James Craig McLanahan at Hollidaysburg, PA. Currently, McLanahan
enjoys the distinction of being one of the oldest family-owned businesses in
the United States.
McLanahan Corporation manufactures equipment to process
raw and synthetic materials through crushing, washing, classifying, screening,
dewatering, sorting, and mixing. Today, operations fall under six primary
divisions. While the base of operations remains in Hollidaysburg, PA, there are
additional locations in Gallatin, TN.; Lakeland, FL; and Newcastle, Australia.
For more
information regarding the Open House, call 814-695-9807 or visit www.mclanahan.com.
