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Welcoming James B. McGregor, Jr. to the Board
Welcoming James B. McGregor, Jr. to the Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer of McGregor Metal Elected to The French Oil Mill Machinery Company Board French Oil Mill Machinery Company, the nation’s premier manufacturer of hydraulic presses, oilseed and polymer equipment, has added another accomplished magnate to its esteemed Board…
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French Exhibiting at the CAMX Expo
The Composite and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) is coming to Anaheim this month. Will you be attending? From October 17th to the 20th, The French Oil Mill Machinery Company and TMP, A Division of French, alongside hundreds of other innovative suppliers in the composites and advanced materials communities, will attend…
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French Exhibiting at the International Rubber Expo in Knoxville, TN
The French Oil Mill Machinery Co. is coming to Knoxville! From October 10th through the 13th, our team will join the best and brightest in the industry to exhibit at the International Elastomer Conference, to be held in the Knoxville Convention Center. There, you’ll have the opportunity to forge connections…
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French Oil Mill Machinery Co. Raises Money for Piqua Central Intermediate School’s Community Days Event
Company Chairman and CEO Daniel French and Vice President Tayte French Lutz met representatives from their school-business partner, Piqua Central Intermediate School, in early August 2022. During the meeting they presented Principal Heath Butler and Assistant Principal Megan Askins a check from funds raised by French Oil Mill Machinery Co.’s…
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Fourth Generation French Family Member Promoted to Vice President
In January 2010 Tayte French Lutz, fourth generation of the French family leadership, joined the company as Marketing Coordinator. Since then, Lutz has made notable achievements through her work with the company in the areas of marketing, manufacturing, and management. Most recently, Lutz graduated from the Harvard Business School Owner…
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Tayte French Lutz at the More Than Manufacturing Expo
Making Conscious the Unconscious Bias Panel The “Making Conscious the Unconscious Bias” Panel was moderated by Elise Ring, featuring panelists Tayte French Lutz, Angie Pettinger, Genalou Poage, and Tayte French Lutz. The discussion focused on the role of women in the manufacturing industry and the unconscious bias they face in…
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Welcoming Gregory S. Volovic to the Board
French is proud to announce our new board director Gregory S. Volovic. He was elected to our board at our March 25, 2022 meeting. Learn more about Greg and the expertise he brings to our board. Welcoming Gregory S. Volovic to the Board of Directors French Oil Mill Machinery Company—a…
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Hydraulic Press Repair, Maintenance, and Inspection Checklist
Purchasing capital equipment, such as hydraulic molding presses and related systems, represents a major investment for companies. Maintaining a hydraulic press system at its peak efficiency is a crucial part of getting the most value out of the investment and reducing the need for hydraulic press repair. Review the hydraulic…
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Risks of Buying Used Hydraulic Press Machines
If your company is in the business of bonding or molding rubber and composite materials or laminates, you may be debating whether a new or used hydraulic press yield the most bottom line profit. While the immediate savings on the purchase price of a used press may be enticing, there…
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2022 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo
Meet French Oil May 1-4, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. at the AOCS Annual Meeting and Expo! You can find us at Booth #131 to learn more about French Oil’s custom designs, manufacturing, and oilseed processing equipment. We’re excited to have the opportunity to meet you at the expo and…
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