In January 1992, E & R Machine, Inc. was sold by the President, Eugene Sauls to his son, Garry Sauls. Eugene Sauls became Vice-President and continued to work for the company.
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E & R Machine Inc. was incorporated in the State of New York in April of 1961, with Eugene Sauls as President and Robert Lindke as Treasurer, each owning 50% interest in the corporation. The company was financed with $12,000.00 borrowed by Mr. Sauls and Mr. Lindke.
The company’s first place of business was a small 900 Sq Ft. building in Lockport, New York. Although 1961 was a slow business year, the company had steady growth. Through an extensive sales effort, contracts were secured with such companies as Harrison Radiator, Division of General Motors, Consolidated Packing Machinery Corporation, Division of International Paper, and many smaller companies.
By 1963 E & R’s business had grown too large for the small building it was located in. A 5,000 Sq Ft. of floor area was rented in Gasport, New York at 4444 Prospect Street. With the additional space and a few more machines, its employment went from five to ten people. Contracts for the manufacture of aircraft engine piston pins were secured which increased business.
Around 1965 we at E & R Machine set our goals to become a manufacturer for our customers rather than just getting their surplus. In 1966 E & R was successful in securing a Parts Manufacturing Authority from the Federal Aviation Authority. Upon receiving this, we became manufacturers of replacement brake drums for aircraft. We had only two competitors in the world on the brake drums and they were sold through our brokers in New Jersey, Florida, California and all over the world. We also became the sole manufacturer of fire extinguisher valve bodies for Power Pack Corporation.
Around 1967, due to the growth of our business, E & R rented another 5,000 Sq Ft., bringing its total to 10,000 Sq Ft. With the additional space, E & R became a manufacturer for a company in the quick change punch industry and a food machinery business. In 1970, the 10,000 Sq Ft. building that had been rented was purchased by E & R.
Late in 1971 we contacted Sterling Arms Corporation, a Buffalo, New York based company in the firearms business. Sterling Arms at this time had been in business about three years and was having trouble manufacturing their products. Through negotiations with their company, E & R became the licensed manufacturer of their products. E & R set up a second plant at 4436 Prospect Street, Gasport, New York to handle the manufacture of firearms for Sterling Arms Corporation in 1972. In December 1973, E & R purchased all the stock of Sterling Arms Corporation making Sterling a wholly owned subsidiary of E & R. The corporateoffices, engineering and marketing were moved to 4436 Prospect Street, Gasport, New York at this time.
The acquisition of Sterling Arms Corporation improved our position in sales and marketing because the products are sold in 50 states and in the future, possibly in some foreign countries. It also gave us our own products which have a history of selling well even when the country's economy goes up and down. With this products line, we have the opportuniy of unlimited growth and profits.
In April 1975, E & R Machine, Inc. bought the 50% ownership of Robert Lindke and retired the stock. At this time Eugene E. Sauls, President, became President and Treasurer and the only stockholder. John Leak was appointed Vice-President and Nancy Sauls remained as Secretary.
In November 1977, the city garage at 211 Grand Street, Lockport, New York was purchased by Sterling Arms from the City of Lockport. A mortgage for 50% was negotiated with Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company and 40% with the Job Development Authority to remodel and rebuild.
In April 1978 both E & R Machine, Inc. and Sterling Arms were moved from Gasport, New York to the new facility in Lockport. E & R Machine, Inc. sold the building in Gasport, New York. Due to bigger and better facilities, E & R Machine and Sterling Arms sales grew a fast pace and in 1982 a new 12,000 Sq Ft. addition was added and employment increased to 110 people in Sterling and 32 people in E & R Machine. Sales were approximately 3.5 million in Sterling Arms and 1.5 million in E & R Machine.
At the end of 1983, Sterling Arms was closed and liquidated due to economy, poor sales and an increase in product liability that made it impossible to be profitable.
In 1984, Industrial Assembly & Mfg Inc. was incorporated by Garry Sauls and it became the manufacturer and assembly of Enidine, Inc. shock absorbers for Enidine's industrial line of shock absorbers. Industrial Assembly grew to approximately 70 employees. Along with the business in Industrial Assembly, E & R Machine manufactured a large volume of parts for Industrial Assembly and for Enidine's aerospace division in Orchard Park.
In 1989, a 6,000 Sq Ft. addition was added on the east end of the building for shipping, receiving and warehouse. This brought the total square feet of the building to 40,000 Sq Ft. of which E & R Machine uses approximately 32,000 Sq Ft.
In 1991, the shock absorber business grew so big that Enidine, Inc. decided to build an additional 45,000 Sq Ft. on their Orchard Park facility and move their Industrial Division home.
In 1990, E & R Machine Inc. became the manufacturer of various length Hydraulic cylinders for Delevan Industries, Inc, a division of Ryder Trucking for use on new car carries. We machined all the parts in house, assembled them, and 100% tested each one before shipping. Due to decisions made at headquarters of Ryder in Detroit, we lost the business in September 1992.
In January 1992, E & R Machine, Inc. was sold by the President, Eugene Sauls to his son, Garry Sauls. Eugene Sauls became Vice-President and continued to work for the company. |
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| Eugene(Left) Selling the Company to His Son Garry(Right) |
In May 2001 E & R Machine celebrated its 40th Anniversary. With little fanfare we are happy to have served our customers for 40 years and we will continue to strive to make our customers happy for another 40 years.
September 11, 2001 - A day that no one will ever forget. While causing devistation to our people, our property, and our economy, we stood strong and proud of our hero's. It may take all of us a little time to recover from this attack on America, but we are strong and we will survive. God Bless America!
In January 2002, Garry Sauls celebrated his 10th year of operating E & R. While the way business is done has changed dramatically in the last 40 years, we have tried to continually improve and stay current with technology. While many things have changed, our commitment to our customers is our #1 priority.