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Derita Precision Machine Company was founded in 1955, by Mr. Bert Dennis Butts. Stemming from a long heritage of blacksmiths, Bert gained over 20 years of machining experience before he started this company. He, a few other employees, and later his son, worked out of a small brick building just a few miles from downtown Charlotte. The company specialized in developing and producing a wide variety of products for the textile industry.In the spring of 1971, he moved the company to the 6.5 acre site where DPMC stands today. By the time he passed away in 1983, B.D. Butts had thoroughly instilled a company-wide commitment to provide the highest quality of service possible to it's customers.His son, Dennis Butts, took over as president of the company after his father's death. At that time, the company's forte was turning parts on it's 6 automatic lathes which were programmed by placing pins in the holes of a programming pegboard, and setting toggle switches and hydraulic valves. To increase production capabilities, Dennis purchased his first CNC, a Miyano BNC-34 2-axis lathe, in 1984.The high production gains realized by that machine led to the purchase of additional CNC machines and support equipment. To supplement this growth, Dennis began a focused Quality Improvement program with heavy emphasis on integrating computers into Derita s manufacturing processes. He, working with his son, Denny, started developing and documenting the company's policies and approved methods for:

Hickory Foundry and Machine Company (HIFOMACO) joined forces with Burris Machine Company in 2004 to create a manufacturing resource of unparallel skills. The experience and unique skills of our work force has brought us a global customer base. Worldwide, we now serve over 25 countries and can handle your order requests and unique shipping needs with ease. Since 1898, Hickory Foundry & Machine Co., Inc (HIFOMACO) has been recognized for quality work and dependable service. For over 100 years, "The Foundry" has been a mainstay in meeting the needs of businesses all over the world. HIFOMACO is currently a manufacturer and distributor of a diverse line of equipment being used in the hosiery, textile, food, and medical supply industries. HIFOMACO is a low -overhead supplier for multiple lines of packaging supplies. See how a century plus of experience can benefit your company by contacting Hickory Foundry & Machine Co., Inc Today! Founded in 1898, Hickory Foundry & Machine Co Inc was recognized for quality work and dependable service. "The Foundry" supplied products such as manhole and meter box covers to the local government, wheel castings to a wagon manufacturer, and federal government repair service work, especially during war time. In the 1960's, foundry work ceased, and HIFOMACO began concentrating on the growing hosiery and textile industry in the area. Machines were designed and manufactured to help the industry become more productive and several were patented. The 1980's saw HIFOMACO make another transition. In addition to manufacturing and selling its own line of equipment, other manufacturers approached HIFOMACO to represent and sell their lines of machinery. These relationships allowed HIFOMACO opportunities to supply other industries such as food, medical, and contract packaging.

CNC Machining, Water Jet, Welding