ARTICLES & EVENTS
2024 Dan French Legacy Award
2024 Dan French Legacy Award Recipients This week, the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) presented the Dan French Legacy Award to six members of the Ohio General Assembly in recognition of their leadership on House Bill 15, formally titled “Amend Competitive Retail Electric Service Law.” The legislation seeks to revise aspects…
Celebrating 125 Years
125 Years of Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership PIQUA, OH – May 22, 2025 – The French Oil Mill Machinery Company marked its 125th anniversary this week, celebrating a rare legacy of continuous family ownership and manufacturing innovation. Founded in 1900 by Alfred Willard French, Sr., the company has grown from…
Open House May 21, 2025
On May 21, 2025, we welcomed colleagues, community partners, and friends to our Piqua, Ohio headquarters to celebrate a major milestone—125 years of family leadership and manufacturing excellence. Guests enjoyed self-guided tours, a new company history museum, and a look at the machines and people that have shaped our legacy.…