Family-owned and headquartered in Chestertown, Maryland, The Dixon Group is a global manufacturing company built around Dixon, which has been making fluid-transfer products since 1916. Its manufacturing operations span the United States, while the broader group also includes specialized industrial businesses serving customers in markets such as maritime and aerospace. The company describes its culture as values-based, team-oriented, and focused on continuous employee development.
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Dixon Valve & Coupling Company, LLCFounded in 1916, Dixon Valve & Coupling Company is a U.S. manufacturer of hose couplings, valves and fluid-transfer components, headquartered in Chestertown, Maryland. Still family-owned, the company combines domestic manufacturing with distribution centers around the globe and serves applications ranging from agriculture to chemical processing. Dixon is especially rooted in the hose-coupling industry, where it develops connections intended to reduce leaks and make fluid handling safer and more dependable.CINCINNATI, OH
Houghton Chemical CorporationFounded in 1927, family-owned Houghton Chemical Corporation manufactures and distributes heat-transfer fluids, antifreeze, water-treatment solutions, and other chemical products from its New England roots to customers across North America and international markets. The company’s unusual depth comes from pairing manufacturing and custom blending with an in-house laboratory, glycol testing, bulk delivery, and fluid-removal services. Houghton remains a multigenerational business shaped by its founders’ emphasis on straightforward service, employee profit sharing, and community involvement.SCRANTON, PA
Lakeside Precision, IncFounded in 1963, Lakeside Precision is a third-generation family-owned manufacturer in Dunkirk, New York, where a 20-plus-person team includes employees with more than 40 years at the company. Known for precision work on challenging industrial projects, Lakeside serves customers across sectors such as aerospace and defense while maintaining an ISO 9001:2015-compliant quality system.DUNKIRK, NY
Dreison International, IncFor more than 40 years, Dreison International has remained a privately held, Cleveland-based business operated by the Berger family, whose members stay involved in daily management. Through its manufacturing companies, Dreison designs proprietary products for original-equipment and aftermarket customers while maintaining operations across five countries and a workforce of approximately 500 people.CLEVELAND, OH