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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 with suppliers and clients, share…
Read MoreFrench 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 Blue Jean Fridays. The school…
Read MoreHydraulic Press Advanced Controls
Our hydraulic presses feature technologically advanced PLCs, delivering better processing accuracy. At customer’s request, additional features such as light curtains are available on all models. All presses are shipped directly from our Piqua, Ohio facility. The experienced team of French Oil Mill Machinery Company technicians provides service and maintenance support to maintain optimal machine performance,…
Read MoreFourth 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 President Management program on June…
Read MoreTayte 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 the workplace. According to CBT:…
Read MoreWelcoming 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 global manufacturer of hydraulic presses,…
Read MoreHydraulic 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 press inspection checklist below to…
Read MoreRisks of Buying Used Hydraulic Press Machines
If your company bonds or molds rubber, composites, or other materials, your equipment’s performance directly influences production quality and efficiency. It can be tempting to explore used hydraulic presses to cut upfront costs. However, that decision comes with serious risks every operation should evaluate carefully. While the savings from buying a used press seem appealing, you must…
Read MoreVegetable Oil Processing: How to Test and Improve Your Process
Vegetable oil is one of the oldest ingredients known to mankind; humans have been cooking with it for roughly over 800 years. Vegetable oils are produced through the extract of plants, often from the oilseeds. Rapeseed oil, olive oil, and palm oil are all popular types of vegetable oils. French has played an important role…
Read More2022 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 answer all your questions. Visit…
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