Practically thier whole family at one time or another worked for the Allis Chalmers Company, and as I had a conversation about her take on life growing up around the home factory, there was nothing but pride, and good memories of the days gone by.

Now I'm sure, like any other factory it had it's sour areas,and it's share of folks who it was "just a job" to them, but the more I'm learning about the people who actually made the Allis Chalmers products,,there is a sence of worth and pride in what they did, and the end result.

There seems to be a longing up in Wisconsin for it to come back even by the folks who don't collect tractors, farm, or have any direct connection with the machines.

 I ALOS found out that she has some Allis Chalmers stuff she's had for some time and wasn't sure what to do with untill she found out I was a collector,,,so guess what?!!!!

YES!,,I am inheriting a Metal sign she got from the factory,,and some other things too!

It'll be like Christmas when she comes down from up nort!,ha ha ha

But I JUST have to wonder, with AGCO dropping the Orange line, and all that's happened to the Allis Chalmers Company, If an investment group could rekindle the once GREAT company and market it as it WAS with REAL customer service, and treat farmers and others like people instead of a number , and harness the old spirit that's left in West Allis and make a go of it?,,,

It just sure seems there is a market  and opportunity there being missed,,,,,

Like starting small with a remake of a new and improved "G" and "B" tractors with live hydraloics,,maybe 4 wheel drive,,then expand from there?

Call me nutz!,,,,(been said before!)ha ha ha

 Pride in ownership of this is what I do , this is what i built. Many people still have this within but it new seems the what's in it for me and it's just a job until the next one comes along is the attitude.

 As for AC coming back , it took many years to build the company, from millstones for flour production to fuel cell tractors, much was by innovation , buying other companies , and forward looking management , and the can do attitude by all employees . To much competition by other companies all looking for a share of the $ for any one company to start up and become profitable .

 

 I have several Norton motorcycles, great name in British cycle history, it also died a slow death, it has been revived several times only to fail by people trying to cash in on a name to sell a product. This year it is back again (Made in England) but the price is high on a product and competition is great. I hope they succeed , just like it would be nice to see AC come back but brand loyalty only sells a few products.