past &
Present
Although Pettingell Machine Company was founded in 2016, the journey of its predecessor began much earlier. Over 100 years ago, the original Pettingell Machine Company of Amesbury, Massachusetts, introduced the automatic power hammer, which was designed specifically for the budding automobile body and sheet metal trades. This product was offered in several variations and quickly became the company’s most popular and versatile product.
Historically, Pettingell machines have been known to be the cornerstone of many successful coachbuilding and production body companies, such as the Fisher Body Company, Walter M. Murphy Co., Briggs Body Company, Budd Manufacturing, California Metal Shaping, and Red's Metal Shaping, to name but a few.
It is no surprise the Pettingell power hammer is revered for its simple and elegant design; however, due to the advancements in production technology, as well as a disinterest in antiquated craft methods, this type of machinery has become scarce. In turn, a complete Pettingell power hammer has become highly sought after. The reintroduction of the Pettingell power hammer will enable the discerning craftsmen of today the opportunity to work with quality machinery that was typical of yesteryear. The limited re-manufacturing of the Pettingell power hammer harkens manufacturing processes of the past, utilizing traditional methods of manufacture, while still implementing the use of present-day technology, where applicable.
The mission of Pettingell Machine Company is to provide the highest quality metal shaping equipment available today by producing a product that any craftsman from the past or present would be proud to own and operate.
Historically, Pettingell machines have been known to be the cornerstone of many successful coachbuilding and production body companies, such as the Fisher Body Company, Walter M. Murphy Co., Briggs Body Company, Budd Manufacturing, California Metal Shaping, and Red's Metal Shaping, to name but a few.
It is no surprise the Pettingell power hammer is revered for its simple and elegant design; however, due to the advancements in production technology, as well as a disinterest in antiquated craft methods, this type of machinery has become scarce. In turn, a complete Pettingell power hammer has become highly sought after. The reintroduction of the Pettingell power hammer will enable the discerning craftsmen of today the opportunity to work with quality machinery that was typical of yesteryear. The limited re-manufacturing of the Pettingell power hammer harkens manufacturing processes of the past, utilizing traditional methods of manufacture, while still implementing the use of present-day technology, where applicable.
The mission of Pettingell Machine Company is to provide the highest quality metal shaping equipment available today by producing a product that any craftsman from the past or present would be proud to own and operate.
PETTINGELL MACHINE COMPANY