Oilfield
LUFKIN's oil field pumping units are known throughout the world as the industry standard. The types of units produced include conventional, Mark II, beam-balanced, air-balanced, low profile, and slant hole. The Company's units are extremely adaptable to meet customers' various production demands.
LUFKIN's success in the world's market for pumping units has been achieved in part by our production engineering which utilizes machining cells and conveyor systems for mechanical handling.
LUFKIN also has local manufacturing capability in many of our international markets which allows us to meet specific country content requirements. LUFKIN's well established position in the major oil producing areas of the world has enabled the Company to maintain its presence in all major markets.
To help customers reduce production costs, LUFKIN's oilfield automation Group, Lufkin Automation provides pump-off controllers, fluid level products & analysis, consulting services, and training programs.
Power Transmission
Lufkin Industries has specialized in the design and manufacture of enclosed gear drives for industrial applications since 1939. Its reputation as a manufacturer of highly reliable equipment is complemented with a tradition of rapid, responsive customer service. As industrial requirements have driven the demand for gears capable of higher power levels, higher speeds, better efficiencies, longer life, and improved reliability, Lufkin has responded by developing the technologies, facilities, and organization required to design and manufacture the new generation of critical service, high performance gear units.
Lufkin's "high speed" products include turbo gears for power generation, process compressors, oil and gas transmission, and a wide array of pumping applications. The "low speed" product family includes custom and standard drives for such industries as steel and aluminum mills, rubber mills, plastics mixing and extrusion, sugar mills, marine propulsion, cement mills, and mining.
The separate Industrial Gear Repair facility is devoted solely to the aftermarket repair, rebuild, and overhaul needs of the end-user market. A staff of 17 field service technicians supports user needs on a worldwide basis.
A customer gets more than high-quality equipment when they select Lufkin Industries. They access the unique expertise and full support of an organization dedicated to total customer satisfaction.
Foundry
LUFKIN entered the Foundry Industry in 1902 with the inception of LUFKIN Foundry and Machine Company. The Company's focus during that time was servicing the repair needs of the railroads and sawmills. Over the years LUFKIN Industries, Inc. has invested significant resources in developing this Division into an industry leader. This is evidenced by our entry into the ductile iron segment during the 1940's as the industry began working with this new material.
LUFKIN's current market position is in the production of medium to large, low to medium volume ductile and gray iron castings. On a daily basis, we serve OEM's in various industries, including valves, machine tools, pump and compressors, as well as construction equipment and special machinery. LUFKIN continues to focus on developing long term relationships with our current and potential customer base.
We see an even brighter future for the Foundry Division and invite you to explore the possibilities of joining our family of satisfied casting Customers.
Trailers
In 1939 - Lufkin Foundry and Machine Company purchased Martin Wagon and Trailer Company. Management saw a promising market for highway transportation, even though the trucking industry barely existed. Building trailers in 1939 was simple - the legal weight limit was only 7,000 lbs!.
W.W.II brought on big business for Lufkin Trailers in the form of gasoline transport semi-trailers, ordinance trailers, and mobile laundry units for the Army.
In the early 60's the all-aluminum Dry Freight Van was introduced, high tensile Floats were being built, as well as Refrigerated Vans. Lufkin's Lowboy type trailers were on the drawing board. In 1969 the Trailer Division moved into its present 345,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility.
LUFKIN Trailers continues to meet industry demands as a high quality manufacturer of Flatbeds, Drop Frames, Dumps, Conventional and Spread Axles, and Specialty Trailers.