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A Crown Equipment dealership in Vandalia, Ohio. Crown Equipment Corporation is a privately held American manufacturer of powered industrial forklift trucks based in Ohio. The fifth-largest such manufacturer, Crown had $5.18 billion in worldwide sales revenue for fiscal year 2023. [1] The company was founded in 1945.
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Allen Manufacturing Company Dortch Stove Works began as a stove manufacturing plant for Allen Manufacturing Company, then helmed by W. F. Allen. [ 9 ] In the late 1920s, Nashville-based Allen Manufacturing Company decided to move its production to Franklin, citing a need for upgraded machinery and Franklin's appealing labor market. [ 9 ]
A converted chicken coop served as the first manufacturing facility. [1] In the 1960s, the company's name was changed to "Crown International", as suggested by Moore's wife and co-founder, Ruby, as she felt the name "International Radio and Electronics Corporation" was too long, and because the emblem on many of their tape recorders was a crown.
Marathons acquired a good reputation for quality and durability due to the factory controlling all parts, engineering and manufacturing. [2] Demand exceeded supply, but financial improprieties were alleged and receivership soon followed. H. H. Brooks, General Sales Manager, arranged for Marathon sales to be handled by the Herff Brothers in 1913.
By 1887 the company had broadened its operations and was incorporated as the North Bros. Mfg. Co. In 1892 the American Machine Co. of Philadelphia and its "Crown" consumer brand was acquired and operations were soon moved to its facilities. [3] In 1893 they acquired the Shepard Hdw. Co. of Buffalo, New York.
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Crown Holdings, Inc., formerly Crown Cork & Seal Company, is an American company that makes metal beverage and food cans, metal aerosol containers, metal closures and specialty packing. Founded in 1892, it is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. [2] As of their annual report for 2020, Crown employs 33,264 people at 192 plants in 39 countries. [2]