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Insley Manufacturing Co.

Equipment construction company

The Insley Manufacturing Company produced heavy construction equipment, and was based in Indianapolis, Indiana.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The Insley Manufacturing Company produced heavy construction equipment, and was based in Indianapolis, Indiana.2

How it started

History

The company was founded in 1905 by William Henry Insley (16 January 1870 - 17 October 1962). The company holds many patents for cable-operated digging equipment, such as Dragline excavators and power shovels, such as the Insley model k12. Insley lost its independence in 1975 when purchased by United Dominion Industries; the name is currently held by Badger Equipment Co.

From Wikipedia’s article on Insley Manufacturing Co., shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

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