Private company

Worthington Corporation

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American machinery manufacturer

The Worthington Corporation was a diversified American manufacturer that had its roots in Worthington and Baker, a steam pump manufacturer founded in 1845. In 1967 it merged with Studebaker and Wagner Electric to form Studebaker-Worthington.² It was founded by Henry Rossiter Worthington.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1845Founded¹

Industryindustrial manufacturing¹
HeadquartersNew York City¹

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The Worthington Corporation was a diversified American manufacturer that had its roots in Worthington and Baker, a steam pump manufacturer founded in 1845. In 1967 it merged with Studebaker and Wagner Electric to form Studebaker-Worthington.²

The story

Founded by Henry Rossiter Worthington in 1845.¹

Leadership

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FounderHenry Rossiter Worthington¹

Acquisitions

1964Acquired American Locomotive Company¹
Succeeded by Studebaker-Worthington¹

Timeline

1967Dissolved Dissolved¹
1845Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaWorthington Corporation
More imagesWikimedia Commons
WikidataQ17156973

Sources

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WikidataWorthington Corporation on Wikidata
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WikipediaWorthington Corporation on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsWorthington Corporation logo by Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain