Chambersburg Engineering Co. - History

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Chambersburg Engineering Co.
Chambersburg, PA, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: May 5 2021 10:27AM by Jeff_Joslin
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Single frame locomotive shop hammer, from a 1909 advertisement

Established in 1897, Chambersburg Engineering Co. made power hammers. The business closed in 2001. In 2004 the company's assets were acquired by Ajax-Ceco.

Information Sources

A 200 lb Chambersburg utility hammer is featured in a YouTube video by "Essential Craftsman" (Scott Wadsworth).
An Ajax-Ceco news release describes the acquisition of the assets of the former Chambersburg Engineering Co.

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