Bucyrus Foundry and Manufacturing Company

Bucyrus Foundry and Manufacturing Company. . , In 1880, the Bucyrus Foundry and Manufacturing Company was founded in Bucyrus, Ohio, in 1893, due to a shift in product lines and a shortage of space, the company was prompted to set roots in the Village of South Milwaukee where there was great potential for transportation of its products via rail and water. The company's name became The Bucyrus Steam Shovel and Dredge Company of Wisconsin., Bucyrus delivered 77 steam shovels to build the Panama Canal and the company was a major contributor to the war effort during world war one and world war two., Over the next 130 years, Bucyrus' research and development efforts have continued to add new products and improve established product lines. Bucyrus has positioned itself as the premier mining equipment manufacturer with a world class product portfolio for both surface and underground mining applications that includes draglines, rope shovels, hydraulic excavators, drills, trucks, longwall and room and pillar equipment, highwall miners and belt systems., In 1996, the company changed its name from Bucyrus Erie to Bucyrus International, Inc. to reflect our global footprint., Both Bucyrus and South Milwaukee have experienced tremendous growth since their early beginnings. Based on mutual support throughout the years, they have formed a strong partnership. Bucyrus has positioned itself as a strong player in the global marketplace, bringing distinction to the company and the City of South Milwaukee.