Posts by FOMMCO
2025
A company history museum was established at French’s Piqua, Ohio headquarters to commemorate 125 years of continuous operation, innovation, and family leadership.
Read MoreCelebrating 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 a pioneering engineering endeavor into…
Read MoreOpen 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. Scroll through the gallery below…
Read MoreOilseed Conditioner and Mechanical Screw Press
Conditioning and Pressing Wet Process Corn Germ French Oil Mill Machinery Company has successfully engineered and supplied a specialized conditioner and Achiever 44 mechanical screw press system to process 60–65 metric tons per day of wet process corn germ. The system utilizes a single-pass full press extraction process, an industry-challenging approach due to the complex…
Read MoreTayte French Lutz Elected to OMA’s Governing Body
The French Oil Mill Machinery Company is proud to announce that Tayte French Lutz, our Chair and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to serve on the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) Governing Body. The OMA plays a crucial role in advocating for policies and fostering growth within Ohio’s manufacturing sector. A Tradition of Family Leadership…
Read MoreThe Rubber Mixing Process – Brought To New Heights with French!
The Techni-Mix HD Series tilt-body intensive rubber mixers are engineered by TMP a division of French to deliver unparalleled quality for your rubber, silicone, and plastic formulations. What makes these mixers stand out is not just their top-tier performance, but their exceptional value—offering an initial cost approximately 50% lower than traditional rubber mixing equipment. Read…
Read MoreManufacturing Day, #MFGDay2024
Discover a Fulfilling Career in Manufacturing Choosing a career path is a major life decision, whether you’re a student exploring options or an adult seeking a new direction. With so many career possibilities, it can be overwhelming to weigh factors like required skills, education, costs, and long-term benefits. As a trusted provider of custom manufacturing…
Read MoreA Hydraulic Press Manufacturer That Lasts
French Oil has been a hydraulic press manufacturer in Piqua, Ohio since 1900. Four generations of family ownership. One location. Over a century of engineering knowledge that never left the building. We started with oilseed processing equipment, and by 1908 we had introduced one of the first steel hydraulic presses for oil extraction, replacing the…
Read MoreA Bright Spot on the River: French Lights Up the River Again This Year
In our hometown of Piqua, Ohio, French Oil Mill Machinery Company lights up the river with custom-built river fire rings each year for the Down A River Down a Beer (DARDAB) fest. With our participation in this event, attendees of this annual evening event can watch the river glisten while enjoying their favorite beverage. Dan…
Read MoreDaniel P. French honored with IISRP General Award
Tayte French Lutz, the company’s fourth-generation leader, Chairman of the Board, and CEO accepting IISRP General Award.
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