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 is a U.S. manufacturer of fluid-transfer and control products, headquartered in Chestertown, Maryland. The family-owned company is best known for hose couplings and has grown into a global supplier serving industries ranging from food and chemical processing to transportation and fire protection.CINCINNATI, OH
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
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
FC Industries, IncFounded in Dayton in 1972 by Frank and Lila Casella, FC Industries is a family-owned manufacturing group that provides turnkey services and steel products through a family of specialized companies. Now transitioning into its third generation of family ownership and management, the company combines precision manufacturing with related capabilities serving markets from aerospace and defense to construction. Its Dayton operation is part of a distinctly American manufacturing tradition, with quality inspection, employee development, and environmental responsibility built into its approach.DAYTON, OH