Company History

Huestis Machine Corporation, Bristol, RI, was founded in 1920 by J. Floyd Huestis as a specialty machinery supplier to local manufacturing companies. Early projects included custom work for Sam Colt's National India Rubber Co. (the father of Uniroyal) as well as Nat Herreshoff's America's Cup defending yachts “Weetamoe” and “Enterprise.”

Working closely with wire and cable manufacturers, Huestis Industrial has earned a reputation for producing highly engineered machines for specialized requirements in the wire, cable and fiber optic market.

Renowned for dependability and rugged design, Huestis Industrial's success is a result of practical, innovative engineering. ISO 9001 registered manufacturing supports the acclaimed Air Miser™ and Mini Wipe™ air wipe systems, Payoff and Take-up Stands, Space Saver™ buncher pay-off stands, Accumulators, Cable Jacket Strippers, Spoolers and Coilers and the Bendmaster® CNC wire and tube bender. Huestis Industrial also distributes PWM cold pressure welders and dies.

Recognized for expertise in custom machining capabilities, Huestis was first approached in the early 1970's to design and manufacture equipment used in radiation therapy. Developing opportunities successfully led to involvement with radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging applications under the Huestis Medical umbrella.