Campbell Hausfeld's long legacy of quality products began in 1836 when it manufactured horsedrawn wagons and agricultural equipment. For more than 165 years, the longest history in the industry, Campbell Hausfeld has manufactured quality products for both the consumer and the professional.
1940 1959
1940: marks the beginning of a new era for Campbell Hausfeld. At this time the company enters the air compressor business by purchasing all the patterns, tools, dies and fixtures for the manufacture of the Pressure King Air Compressor. This product is later renamed Pressure Queen.
1945: the company enters the air tool business by purchasing spray gun production equipment from its Chicago supplier.