JOPLIN, MO – APRIL 6, 2011 – Equipment manufacturer Mid-Western Machinery Company Incorporated has been acquired in an asset purchase by Bramko Specialty Products, LLC. The new company will operate under the name Mid-Western, LLC. All administrative and sales functions will still reside in Joplin, MO, while all manufacturing and shipping/receiving functions will now be performed at Bramko Tool & Engineering in O’Fallon, MO.
In 2010, Mid-Western Machinery Co. experienced financial difficulties during the economic recession that affected manufacturing all across the country. The previous owner of Mid-Western Machinery Co., Gregg Beechwood, said the acquisition would strengthen the company and return the company to the production levels that were experienced during the past 20 years. Much of the product that was being purchased overseas is now being manufactured in O’Fallon, creating new U.S. jobs. Mr. Beechwood is currently employed by Mid-Western, LLC and has relocated, with the rest of the Joplin staff, to the third floor of the Commerce Bank building in downtown Joplin.
Mid-Western, LLC is the original equipment manufacturer of the popular S83 jackleg drill used in the construction and mining industries. Mid-Western acquired the jackleg technology from Gardner Denver in the 1960’s. With over 65 years of experience, Mid-Western manufactures quality drilling products to help meet global demands for mining and minerals. Mid-Western, LLC also manufactures geothermal drilling equipment used in many different applications.
Bramko Tool & Engineering is a precision CNC machine shop that offers a wide range of manufacturing capabilities. Bramko is a perfect fit for Mid-Western’s product line. Bramko Tool and Engineering is located in O’Fallon, MO, 35 miles west of St. Louis on Interstate 70.