Allis Chalmers

Throughout much of the 20th century, the Allis-Chalmers Company stood as a prominent force in the American manufacturing landscape, specializing in both agricultural and industrial machinery. Its central offices were located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, complemented by a substantial tractor production facility in the neighboring town of West Allis – a community deliberately named in honor of the company itself. However, mounting financial challenges ultimately resulted in the company's dismantling in 1985. The assets related to farm equipment were then acquired by Klockner-Humboldt-Deutz, a German firm. Tractor manufacturing persisted under the banner of Deutz-Allis until 1989, at which point the company’s leadership orchestrated a buyout, subsequently establishing AGCO.