West Point Industries

West Point Industries is a diversified industrial manufacturing and services company with deep roots in process machinery innovation, tracing its heritage to 1868 when it began producing castings and components for textile mills. Since its acquisition and expansion by local businessman Amos Huguley in 1931, West Point has evolved from a regional te... xtile machinery specialist into a multi-capability manufacturer serving a broad range of industrial sectors across the United States and internationally. The company operates across several complementary business lines: its core manufacturing division offers build-to-print grey and ductile iron castings, precision machining, fabrication, and assembly servicescapabilities that are rarely consolidated under a single roof in the southeastern U.S. market. West Point serves industrial manufacturers in diverse industries including pumps, compressors and blowers, copper wire, petroleum, mass transit, and alternative energy, leveraging its reputation for innovative design and reliable execution. The company expanded its geographic footprint significantly after beginning exports in 1948, developing an established customer base across 74 countries worldwide. In 1998, West Point acquired the assets of Reed-Chatwood Company of Rockford, Illinois, a direct textile machinery competitor, and continues to maintain parts and service support for all Reed-Chatwood equipment, demonstrating its commitment to long-term customer relationships. Beyond traditional manufacturing, West Point has strategically diversified through two specialized service divisions: West Point Mechanical provides rigging, millwright services, and miscellaneous metals and installation services to industrial clients and general contractors; and West Point Automation, an information technology service provider that develops custom process controls and data monitoring software tailored to industrial operations. This integrated portfolio of manufacturing capabilities, machinery expertise, and specialized services ...Read More