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Manufacturing Industry Trends and Issues in 2022
The Dayton Region Manufacturers Association (DRMA) has released its Top Issues List for 2022. Tayte French Lutz, our Materials Manager and Director of Marketing, serves on DRMA’s Government Relations Committee to help compile this list of manufacturing industry trends by conducting an annual survey of DRMA’s manufacturer company members in…
Read MoreFrench Exhibits at the 2021 CAMX Composites and Advanced Materials Expo
French was proud to exhibit at the 2021 Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) in Dallas, Texas from October 19-21, 2021. CAMX is the largest, most comprehensive composites and advanced materials event in North America. As an innovative manufacturing leader in these fields, CAMX once again welcomed French as an…
Read MoreWomen in Manufacturing Industry Leadership Positions
Today, women continue to be underrepresented in the manufacturing industry according to a benchmark survey that Thomas conducted in partnership with the Women in Manufacturing Association. They examined workplace trends in regards to women in manufacturing industry leadership positions. Their findings are meant to better inform diversity and inclusion practices…
Read MoreThe History and Significance of National Manufacturing Month
Since 2014, French has been honoring National Manufacturing Month by working with local schools and educators to showcase the importance of the manufacturing industry for our national and global economy. Through our hands-on lessons and by showcasing the benefits of working within the industry, we strive to interest more students…
Read MoreNational Composites Week Celebrates Composite Materials and Manufacturing
National Composites Week (NCW) is recognized every year during the last week of August to celebrate composite materials and composites manufacturing. The third annual NCW takes place the week of August 23-27, 2021. The goal of this week is to build awareness of the ways in which composite materials and…
Read MoreFrench Oil’s Values in Action
Our company’s values are the foundation of our business. Our actions are centered on five core values: customer first, partnership, innovation and continuous improvement, think global and build to last. They are integrated into every aspect of who we are, from our customer-centered approach to our products and our role…
Read MoreFrench’s 121st Company Anniversary
The American Dream has evolved throughout history, but it remains centered on hope and the prospect of success. French Oil Mill Machinery Company is celebrating its 121st company anniversary on May 25th, 2021. We attribute our long-standing success to our continued pursuit of that dream while maintaining our strong core…
Read MoreWHIO Profile: French’s Achievements in Piqua, Ohio
French Oil Mill Machinery Company was proud to be featured in a WHIO story about Piqua’s most prominent manufacturing companies. The station distinguished French as a company that has successfully stayed family-owned for more than 120 years while innovating the hydraulic press industry in our Piqua, Ohio facility. Remembering Our…
Read MoreIncrease Productivity & Production Efficiency with Custom Press Systems
Every company would like to lower costs and increase profitability, but many businesses may not know where to start. Learn how French’s custom hydraulic press systems can help businesses increase productivity, improve production efficiency and reduce operating costs. Improve Your Processes with French Oil Mill Machinery Company Many companies focus…
Read MoreHonoring Daniel P. French, 50 Years of Service at French Oil Mill Machinery Company
In early February 2020, many helped celebrate Daniel French, our company Chairman and CEO, on his 50 years of service with the French Oil Mill Machinery Company. Dan joined the company in 1971 first working in the factory as a machine tool operator. He worked his way up in the…
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