ASKO acquires Wapakoneta Machine Company

Thursday, 14 January 2010 12:19:46 (GMT+2)

ASKO, Inc. a Pennsylvania, US-based international manufacturer of shear knives and wear parts for metal producers, processors and recyclers, has recently acquired the assets of Ohio-based Wapakoneta Machine Company (Wapak), expanding ASKO's already extensive product and service capabilities, a company press release said. 

ASKO CEO Bill Rackoff remarked, "ASKO's acquisition affords Wapakoneta customers the continuous availability of tooling grades and outstanding performance they have long relied upon. ASKO's entire team looks forward to servicing Wapakoneta customer tooling requirements."

Wapak, founded in 1891, has continually manufactured and serviced industrial knives at its sole manufacturing facility in Western Ohio.

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