The History of Noffsinger Manufacturing, Inc.
1924
Fred Noffsinger forged his first hook chain link at the Thompson Potato Grader Company in Greeley Colorado.
1927
Fred Noffsinger became a partner in the company and the name changed to Thompson-Noffsinger Manufacuting Company. His son Robert Noffsinger Sr. joined the company, working in the factory. Early on the company designed and built the first potato graders, diggers and related products. These machines represented a technological leap forward as the first automated equipment used in the potato industry. Many patents were issued for these innovations which greatly improved productivity.
1930
Fred Noffsinger became the sole owner and formed NLN Manufacturing Company. After surviving the Great Depression, the company began development of more new types of harvesting and processing equipment. This began with the “Farmers Special” which was the first powered potato grader. This design was followed by the first electric powered “Greeley 3-way Potato Grader” as well as other tractor drawn PTO powered designs.
1930-1950
The company began to specialize in hook chain and grading belt production for its own equipment. Through these years NLN became known for their quality chain and grading belts, producing for other OEM equipment manufacturers.
1956
The company decided to drop production of farm equipment and specialize in hook chain and grading belts (wire belt) along with other related conveyance products.
1959
The company is incorporated as Noffsinger Manufacturing Co. Inc.
1978
Belted chain was introduced into our product offering.
1994
Rollers were introduced into our product offering.
1996
The production plant located in Montague, Prince Edward Island Canada was acquired and began production as part of the Noffsinger companies under the brand Durabelt.
1999
The production plant located in Menahga, MN was acquired and began production. As a rubber molding facility, this facility still produces many of our rubber molded parts as well as belted chain.
2005
The production plant located in Filer, ID was aquired and continued production as part of Noffisnger Manufacturing Company, producing belted chain and hook chain.
2005-Present
Many advancements in production and investments in automation were made throughout the organization. Many new products have also been introduced over this time with a focus on specialty crops, urethane parts and other agricultural related products. Today, under the direction of the family of Robert Noffsinger Sr. as well as the leadership of Robert (Bob) Noffsinger Jr (President) and Dean Herl (CEO), we continue to operate from our original headquarters located in Greeley, Colorado. With our many years of experience in the industry and a dedication to bringing top value and innovative solutions to our industry, we continue to build trusted relationships with our customers and partners around the world.