Gardner-Denver Company: Equipment Today for the Challenge of Tomorrow, 1859-1959 (en Inglés)
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The book ""Gardner-Denver Company: Equipment Today For The Challenge Of Tomorrow, 1859-1959"" by Gifford Vannin Leece is a comprehensive historical account of the Gardner-Denver Company, a leading manufacturer of industrial equipment. The book covers the company's history from its founding in 1859 to its 100th anniversary in 1959, providing a detailed overview of its growth and development over the years.The author begins by tracing the origins of the company, which started as a small machine shop in Quincy, Illinois, and grew into a major player in the industrial equipment industry. He then goes on to describe the company's key products, including compressors, pumps, and drilling rigs, and how they were used in a variety of industries, from mining and construction to oil and gas exploration.Throughout the book, Leece highlights the company's innovative spirit and commitment to quality, which helped it to stay ahead of the competition and adapt to changing market conditions. He also explores the various challenges that the company faced over the years, including economic downturns, labor disputes, and changes in technology and customer needs.Overall, ""Gardner-Denver Company: Equipment Today For The Challenge Of Tomorrow, 1859-1959"" is a fascinating look at the history of a company that played a significant role in shaping the industrial landscape of the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American industry or the development of industrial equipment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.