In 1876 Joseph A. Jeffrey and others formed a partnership to build the world’s first coal mining machines. That business eventually became The Jeffrey Manufacturing Company. The Company later expanded by acquiring Galion Iron Works, a maker of road-building machinery. In 1974 the Company sold its operating assets to Dresser Industries. Since that sale, the Company has been a private investment company owned by Mr. Jeffrey’s descendants.

Our History

The Jeffrey Manufacturing Company launched a revolution in coal mining. For more than a century, Jeffrey cutting machines, conveyors, and mine locomotives produced coal for America and
the world.

Explore our history.

Speeches and Publications

Tad Jeffrey and Jim Garland have written several papers and speeches on the history of Columbus, Ohio and on investing.

Speeches and Publications

The Jeffrey Company

140 East Town Street
Suite 1400
Columbus, Ohio  43215
phone: (614) 221-6115
email:  info@jeffreyfc.com

Parts and Service

While we no longer manufacture anything, people still contact us for parts for Jeffrey machines.

Need help? Call our front desk at (614) 221-6115

email: info@jeffreyfc.com