CINCINNATI MINE MACHINERY CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF SERVING THE MINING INDUSTRY

Durability, Service and Innovation Hallmarks of the Family-owned, Global Manufacturer

CINCINNATI, OHIO – August 14, 2024 – Cincinnati Mine Machinery (CMM) Company this year marks one hundred years manufacturing quality, high-performance, forged components for the coal, salt, potash, gypsum and trona mining industries. Established in 1924, the company remains privately-held and family-owned.

CMM will unveil a special 100th anniversary display at National Mining Association’s MINExpo 2024, September 24-26 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will also make a significant contribution to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization founded after the tragedy of 9/11, to honor first responders and veterans who lost their lives or have been severely injured while protecting our freedoms.

Founded in the early 1920's the company was acquired by Edwin P. Stenger in 1924, beginning a long history of leadership by the Stenger family. Robert (Bob) Stenger, current President and CEO, is the grandson of Edwin Stenger. Bob has long been a leader in the mining industry, having served more than two decades on the board of the National Mining Association, where he has worked to ensure reliable and secure supply chains; shape public policy; and champion environmental, safety and labor standards.

Anthony (Tony) Stenger and Robert Jr. (Bobby) Stenger represent the fourth generation of Stengers at CMM. Tony, Operations Manager & Treasurer since 2015, joined the family-operated business as a teenager. Bobby started with the company in 1998 and has been leading the Company’s sales since 2021 as Director of Sales & Marketing.

“It’s an incredible accomplishment for any company to survive 100 years,” said Bob Stenger, “much less to do it as a family-owned and -operated business. I think this milestone reflects the strong partnerships we’ve developed over the past century by manufacturing rugged and reliable components that have enabled miners to do more and deliver more every day.

“Our ongoing commitment to first-rate service and matchless innovation is tremendously important because this is not just the place where we work—it’s our family’s history and legacy.”

During product development, CMM engineers and sales representatives with  hands-on experience in mine equipment maintenance go into the mines to get direct feedback from miners on what’s working and what’s not to enhance overall component performance.

Cincinnati Mine Machinery initially focused solely on cutter chains. Their forged block and connector distinguished the product from cast-and-fabricated alternatives, and helped establish CMM’s reputation for quality and durability and began an unbroken chain of innovations dedicated to enhancing productivity in the mining industry.

In the early 1970s, CMM introduced its universal connector conveyor chain, which remains widely recognized as the strongest chain available. During the 1970’s, they developed the 814 Ripperveyor chain, for the JOY 11CM miner, and the 734 chain, for the Jeffrey Heliminer 120-H machine. These two chains represented significant advancements, both for CMM and miners, who immediately achieved higher productivity and longer service life.

“Our business has been built by emphasizing research and development to provide quality, long-lasting solutions for the mining industry,” said Bob Stenger. “And we are looking forward to forging the future of mining productivity.”

The company has its headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, and facilities in seven U.S states and four countries, strategically located to serve mining industry. More information on Cincinnati Mine Machinery’s history and their range of equipment for the mining industry is available at https://cinmine.com or by visiting CMM at MINExpo booth 4307, September 24-26, 2024, in Las Vegas.

About Cincinnati Mine Machinery Co.  

Founded in 1924, Cincinnati Mine Machinery Co. (CMM) is a fourth-generation global manufacturer of mining machinery equipment for the coal, salt, potash, gypsum, and trona mining industries. With an emphasis on innovation and time-honored values, CMM manufactures conveyor chains, sprockets, footshafts, crawler chains, ripper chains, highwall mine chains, cutter bars and chains designed to be completely interchangeable with OEM versions. With over twenty-five patents to its credit, CMM’s manufacturing methods focus on strength, durability and reliability for longer product life and optimal productivity. To learn more about Cincinnati Mine Machinery Co., and why it is considered The Strongest Link™, visit https://cinmine.com/.

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