Burgmaster

Early years The company was founded after World War II by Fred Burg, an immigrant from Czechoslovakia who had experience working as a lathe operator and toolmaker in industry. The company emerged during the period of postwar industrial expansion in the United States, when demand for manufacturing equipment increased across sectors such as the aerospace industry, automotive industry, and general manufacturing. Burgmaster specialized in machines designed for repetitive production operations, including turret drilling and tapping machines. Following the merger, the combined company adopted the new name Mastrex. ==Products==

Burgmaster's primary products were turret drilling and tapping machines intended for production environments. These machines were used for drilling, tapping, and related operations in multi-stage manufacturing processes. ==Assessments==

The company's rise and decline are examined in Max Holland's book When the Machine Stopped: A Cautionary Tale from Industrial America (1989). ==Further reading==