Freeman Manufacturing & Supply Co. - History

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Freeman Manufacturing & Supply Co.
Toledo, OH; Avon, OH, U.S.A.
Company Website: https://www.freemansupply.com/
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Jan 1 2026 8:16PM by krucker
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Founded in 1902 by Bill Freeman, who ran a pattern shop but started a second business selling pattern making supplies. Still in business today, Freeman Manufacturing and Supply Co. is one of the leading suppliers for the pattern making industry in the US.

Information Sources

A detailed history of the Freeman Mfg. & Supply Co. can be found on the companies website.

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