ABSTRACT

Midmark is a company whose history is similar to other great American companies yet is unique in its focus, growth, and contribution to creating American jobs. When John Eiting was a member of the board of directors for the Cummings Machine Company in 1915, it had 5,000 square feet of manufacturing space and employed 25 people. Today, four generations later through acquisition and new product development, the company (now called Midmark) has 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space in ve locations, employs approximately 1,000 people worldwide and continues to grow. Midmark’s growth has been steady and successful and is the result of four major recipes.