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American Machine and Foundry (known after 1970 as AMF, Inc.) was one of the United States' largest recreational equipment companies, with diversified products as disparate as garden equipment, atomic reactors, and yachts.
The American Machine and Foundry (known after 1970 as AMF, Inc.) moved into the bowling business after World War II, when AMF automated bowling equipment and bowling centers became profitable business ventures, and in subsequent years into many other manufacturing businesses.
Mar 11, 2022 · Better known as AMF, the American Machine & Foundry Co. is best known for making bowling equipment, and for owning Harley-Davidson for awhile. They were a diversified manufacturer with an eclectic mix of products. AMF acquired DeWalt in 1949.
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Bowling’s biggest name gets its start in New Jersey as American Machine & Foundry (AMF), a machinery-producing subsidiary of the American Tobacco Company. At its start, AMF manufactures sorting, packaging, and weighing equipment.
American Machine and Foundry (AMF) was founded in 1900 and began manufacturing bowling equipment in the 1930s. After nearly a decade of experimentation, the company introduced the first automatic pin-setting machine in 1946.
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Feb 24, 2009 · The year 1969 brought a shadow over Harley-Davidson, for that was the year American Machine and Foundry (AMF) bought the Motor Company and made some drastic changes.