Company History

Davenport Machine has been committed to innovation and excellence since its foundation 130 years ago.

We’ve always followed Mr. Davenport’s vision to place the customer first, which is why we place a special focus on delivering a superior return on investment. Davenport machines are faster, have a smaller footprint, and require less training and investment than any other multi-spindle machines.

You can also customize your business with over 1,000 attachments and 3,000 certified ISO replacement parts. Learn more about our history in the timeline below.

1894

1894

William Simeon Davenport establishes the Davenport Machine Tool Company in New Bedford, Mass. The company initially produced clock pinion turning machines and progressed into manufacturing intricate multiple-spindle automatic bar machines.
1902

1902

Mr. Davenport’s Model B Automatic Screw Machine’s design is patented. In Mr. Davenport’s words, “The development of a machine is a growth process. My first machine had about 350 parts. Improvements and simplification added the other 1,500. A machine grows out of a crude infancy like a boy into manhood.”
1919

1919

The Davenport Machine begins playing a key role in the US military.

1925

Earl Brinkman, a young mechanic, begins working at Davenport. Brinkman’s many innovations, some patented, drove the sales of the machine to a high of fifty per month before his retirement.
1939

1939

Davenport is granted AAA priority during World War II and opens its doors 24 hours a day to supply the nation’s arsenals with equipment to produce much-needed war materials.
1966

1966

Earl Brinkman becomes president of Davenport. He became known throughout the screw machine industry as “Mr. Davenport”, as his name became synonymous with the company and the machine.
1979

1979

Earl Brinkman retires, leaving the company to eventually be led by his son, Bob Brinkman.
1996

1996

Davenport launches the Model B Servo, which uses state-of-the-art servo technology to offer increased speed over the Model B. The Servo offers better accuracy, easier set-up and more flexible operation.
2003

2003

Bob Brinkman takes over Davenport Machine, now part of Brinkman International Group, Inc. The company continues to focus on the needs of the precision machined parts market.

Present

From the beginning, Davenport’s invention revolutionized screw machine technology. The remarkable five-spindle Model B became a legend, and we expect to continue our legacy with the new HYBRID Machine. The respected Davenport name embraces an ever-growing spectrum of finely engineered products and Brinkman International is committed to the industry.

Davenport innovation will continue to make history for another 130 years. To learn more, watch our video.