W.C. Trout and the Counter-Balanced Pumping Unit
N 31° 19.950 W 094° 43.876
15R E 335287 N 3467746
Historical marker located in Lufkin, TX.
Waymark Code: WM187A1
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2023
Views: 2
Marker Number: 12821
Marker Text:
The son of an early industrial engineer, W.C. Trout (1874-1947) came to Lufkin in 1905 and joined Lufkin Foundry & Machine Co. as a shareholder and company secretary. Already a successful inventor, Trout led the diversification of the shop from equipment repair to production and sales. In 1926, he patented a design for a counter-balanced pumping unit that became a standard in the oil business worldwide and contributed significantly to the success of the Texas oil and gas industry. Eventually holding more than 30 patents for his innovative designs, Trout served as company president from 1931 until his death in 1947, a period of marked expansion for the business. (2002)
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