History

  1. 1962

    D.L. Martin is founded by Donnie Martin in Mercersburg, PA. 3000 sq. ft. facility.

  2. 1964-1969

    Manufactured custom hydraulic cylinders, 5000 sq ft. expansion, company incorporation.

  3. 1970-1974

    Manufactured components for heavy industrial applications; added first of many NC machines (Warner Swasey 1-SC Lathe)

  4. 1975

    Began machining parts for above ground mining.

  5. 1977

    Established Hyra Pneu cylinder repair business on additional Mercersburg property 12,450 Sq. Ft.

  6. 1980-1989

    50,500 Sq. Ft. expansion for elevator structural component fabrication. First sales of Engine and Transmission Parts for Heavy Duty Truck.

  7. 1990-1994

    20,000 Sq. Ft. Expansion. Added first of many CNC Machine Tools (Miyano 7BC NC)

  8. 1995-1999

    Updated layout of fabrication floor space; ISO 9002 certification.

  9. 2000-2004

    Added 10,000 Sq. Ft; DLM named Franklin Co. Business of the Year; Updated ISO 9001:2000; Parts for Heating and Cooling Industry

  10. 2005-2009

    Added 15,000 Sq. Ft.; ISO 14001 certification

  11. 2010-2014

    Rebranded; 3,500 Sq. Ft Addition; Larger Dimension Capabilities with 1000 MM Horizontal Mill;

  12. 2015-2020

    Elevator system packager joint venture created; DLM East subsidiary purchased in East Berlin, PA. First Aerospace / Defense business.

  13. 2021-Present

    Expanded market share in elevator industry, mining industry, and Aerospace / Defense.