Published In:
Ann Arbor News, April 20, 1951
Caption:
Blacksmith Herman Weiss of 618 Packard St., who will be 75 years old Tuesday, works busily at his forge in Economy Baler Co., where he forges parts for baling machines. Weiss has spent almost 62 years at blacksmithing, starting at the trade when he was still a young boy on his father's farm near Oshkosh, Wis.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 27, 1953
Caption:
OPERATION COMPLETE: Here in the large assembly room, the finishing touches are being put on industrial baling presses which range up to 50,000 pounds each and cost as much as $25,000. The presses are assembled down the center of the room. To the far right is the testing pit where each unit is checked in full. To the far left is the sprayer where the machines are painted. Out to the far door, a boxcar is ready to carry the presses, in sections, to their final destinations.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 27, 1953
Caption:
THE FINAL CHECKUP: In this testing pit, an employe puts the completed press through its paces. Here any defects may be quickly discovered and remedied before shipment.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 27, 1953
Caption:
FINISHING COAT: In this gaping, cave-like space, a workman equipped with sprayer, applies a coat of paint. Infra-red lights in the walls will take care of the drying. It won't be long before this press is on a train or truck, heading for its place of operation.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, June 27, 1953
Caption:
SMALL ASSEMBLY PLANT IN ACTION: Here in the small assembly plant, the medium and small presses are put together. The smallest presses weigh around 650 pounds and cost $250.