In 1898, Frederick T. Flinchbaugh founded Flinchbaugh Mfg., Inc., which became a prominent manufacturer of gasoline tractors and traction engines. Over the years, company ownership was passed on through the Flinchbaugh family. The company evolved into Weldon Hydraulics, Inc. and became known for innovation in the field of hydraulic cylinders and other special machinery.
Waynesboro, Pa., Nov. 19, 1915—The Landis Tool Co., Waynesboro, Pa., this week purchased at private sale the plant of the Flinchbaugh Mfg. Co. of Greencastle. The price paid was $42,500. The Flinchbaugh Company, which was engaged in the manufacture of gasoline engines and tractors, moved from York to Greencastle two years ago and was financed by citizens of Greencastle and vicinity.
Information Sources
- The Automoble magazine 25 Nov 1915 page 985
- American Gasoline Engines Since 1872 by C. H. Wendel, Volume #1, 1983 pages 174-175
- The Complete Guide to Stationary Gas Engines by Mark Meincke, 1996 page 119