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Manufacturers Index - Cedar Rapids Engineering Co. (Kwik-Way Co.)

Cedar Rapids Engineering Co. (Kwik-Way Co.)
Cedar Rapids, IA, U.S.A.
Company Website: http://kwik-way.com/company/company_history.htm
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History
Last Modified: Dec 2 2015 9:52PM by joelr4
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      Founded around 1920 to sell valve surfacers. In 1932, Kwik-Way introduced the first modern cylinder boring machine for reconditioning engine cylinders. In the 1960's this firm acquired the Lempco Products line of surface grinders and presses and in 2001 they acquired Van-Norman Equipment Co. who manufactured Van-Norman Flywheel Grinders.

Information Sources

  • More history and machine information can be found at Kwik Way's web site.