MECO history

In 1965, Mike Scudder moved to Atlanta to take over sales and establish a branch operation.

In 1971, the first Meco folding chairs and tables were manufactured in Greeneville, Tennessee.

In 1972, J. Howard Sachs, Jr. and Joseph E. Mahlmeister joined MECO with the intention of purchasing the firm outright.

In 1975, Matt sold his interest in MECO of Savannah and MECO of Atlanta to Mike Scudder and William (Billy) Carver.

In 1977, MECO of Savannah and MECO of Atlanta established a branch in Montgomery, Alabama.

Mecánica Comercial MECO was set up in Valls (Tarragona) in 1983 by Juan Antonio Peirón, its founder.

In 1985, a major conveyor manufacturer introduced Woodex Bearing Company to an inventor of a straightforward, robust mechanical screw conveyor seal with high run-out tolerance.

In 1986, Frank passed on as a victim of an automobile accident.

In 1987, Mike Scudder acquired Billy Carver's interest in MECO of Savannah.

In 1989, Taylor was named president of MECO of Florence.

In 1990, MECO of Atlanta acquired the assets of Sunbelt Hose and Equipment Company (formerly Equipment Sales Company, Inc.) in Georgia.

In 1997, MECO of Florence established a branch office in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

In 1998, MECO of Atlanta opened a branch in Albany, Georgia.

In 2005, MECO entered into its fourth generation of ownership.