Founded in 1937 by inventor Renard P. Adams, R.P. Adams has built its identity around solving industrial equipment problems from its Tonawanda, New York plant. The company employs more than 50 people in a 60,000-square-foot facility where design and manufacturing are handled in-house, a setup that supports custom engineering and unusually long-lived equipment. Its history includes developing the first multi-element automatic backwash strainer patented in the United States, and some of its products remain in service for 50 years or more.
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Tate Andale, LLCFounded in Baltimore in 1924, Tate Andale is a four-generation American manufacturer known for industrial equipment that often remains in service for decades. Its in-house team builds strainers and filters for demanding fluid systems, including those aboard U.S. Navy ships and in power-generation facilities, while continuing to support legacy equipment from earlier industrial brands.HALETHORPE, MD
Scott Industrial SystemsFounded by Roger and Doris Scott at their Dayton kitchen table in 1948, Scott Industrial Systems now distributes fluid-power and automation equipment while designing, assembling, and repairing systems for industrial customers. Its work ranges from custom hydraulic power units and manifolds to robotic automation, backed by multiple Midwest locations and an engineering team with more than 125 years of combined experience. In 2023, the company marked 75 years in continuous operation, with employees averaging 15 years of service.DAYTON, OH
Ascension IndustriesFounded in 1956 by John Kopczynski Sr., Ascension Industries is a North Tonawanda manufacturer of industrial and filtration equipment, providing precision turnkey manufacturing from design through installation. The family-founded company operates a 100,000-square-foot facility with cranes rated for loads up to 50 tons, and is also known for its patented St. Mary Spin Rolls, invented by Kopczynski. Ascension Industries has held ISO 9001:2015 certification since 2017.NORTH TONAWANDA, NY
Plattco CorporationPlattco Corporation is an employee-owned manufacturer operating from its founding Plattsburgh campus, where the company began as a gray iron foundry in 1897. It invented the Double Flap Airlock Valve in the 1960s and has since built its reputation on solving difficult dry-material handling problems for industrial customers around the world. Its in-house engineering, foundry, and machining teams support customized equipment and long-term service from one U.S. location.PLATTSBURGH, NY