McLanahan Corporation Celebrating 175th Anniversary in 2010

McLanahan Corporation is proud to celebrate the Anniversary that marks 175 years in business and 6 generations of family management and ownership.  To commemorate the 175 Year Landmark, McLanahan will be holding an Open House on Sunday, August 29th at the Hollidaysburg Facility.  The Open House is a celebration to thank the employees, the local community, customers, and vendors.  Tours will be given inside the office and shop areas, and a tent will be setup with refreshments and memorabilia from the past 175 years.

In 1835, McLanahan Corporation was founded by James Craig McLanahan in Hollidaysburg, PA and the company began as a modest foundry.  Currently, McLanahan enjoys the distinction of being one of the oldest family-owned business’ in the country.  They are a world leader in the manufacturing of processing equipment and systems for mineral and aggregate industries all over the world.  McLanahan Corporation manufactures equipment to process raw and synthetic materials through crushing, washing, classifying, screening, dewatering, sorting, and mixing.  Through years of experience, expertise, and dedication to designing effective process systems, McLanahan Corporation has minimized customers’ problems and maximized production.  They have earned a reputation for providing superior customer service and customer satisfaction.  Today, operations fall under 6 primary divisions.  The base of operations remains in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, and there are additional locations in Gallatin, Tennessee; Lakeland, Florida; and Newcastle, Australia.