Edwards Manufacturing: Innovation Through the Years

A Legacy of Engineering Excellence
Established in 1875 by Charles Douglas Edwards, Edwards Manufacturing began with the Open Ditcher, a tool designed to drain swampland. To address seasonal limitations, the company expanded into a diverse range of products, including road graders, manual shears, farming equipment, rotary snowplows, and Waterloo Bar Benders. By the early 1900s, horse-drawn road graders became a major focus, with over ten different models available by 1928. However, as demand for these graders declined in the 1930s, Edwards shifted its focus to metal culverts and manual shears—products that laid the foundation for the ironworkers of today.

Edwards Today: Advancing Metalworking Technology
Now a leader in metal fabrication solutions, Edwards Manufacturing is best known for its industry-leading JAWS Ironworkers, recently expanded with the Edwards ELITE line. These high-quality machines, paired with an extensive range of tooling accessories, allow users to customize their ironworkers for various applications. Beyond ironworkers, Edwards continues to innovate with hydraulic accessory tools powered by either an Edwards Ironworker or the portable Edwards Porta Power unit—offering cost-effective solutions to enhance shop capabilities.

But Edwards’ innovation extends beyond ironworkers. The Edwards Strut Pro is a groundbreaking hydraulic tool designed for cutting commonly branded strut products with precision. Additionally, the Tru-Chek Rain Gauge provides an accurate and durable solution for measuring rainfall across a wide range of industries.

With a legacy of engineering excellence and a commitment to innovation, Edwards Manufacturing continues to shape the future of metalworking.