Woodruff Manufacturing Co. - History

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Woodruff Manufacturing Co.
Winder, GA, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Aug 25 2025 8:58PM by joelr4
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Founded in 1910 by George W. Woodruff as the Woodruff Hardware Co. The firm lasted until 1927 when it was sold to Ludger Lanthier, becoming the Lanthier Machine Works.

Information Sources

Lumber's Catalog of Mechanical Equipment and Supplies, 1921, pg. 422

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