How it all began…
In the mid l940's. George A. Smida and Johnny Rodgers built a prototype pump, valve and
tools for Rodgers Hydraulics. A few years later, this equipment was incorporated into the
standard product line at Rodgers. George and his wife, Louscinda, purchased the pump,
valve and tool product lines from Rodgers Hydraulics in 1959, while the remainder of
Rodgers was sold to a firm located in California.
The new company, George Smida's Machine Shop, was moved into an 800 square foot
backyard shop. George's son, George R. Smida, began working with his father in the shop
from the beginning. Together, they built a profitable company that has expanded and grown
for over 40 years.
Some of these changes include:
1967 - a new company name and logo Air-Mo Hydraulics
(Air-Motor/Hydraulics - air over hydraulics.)
1969 - relocated to a 3.600 square foot location in Blaine. Minnesota,
which allowed for greater production and testing capabilities.
1987 - Air-Mo moves once again, into our current location.
1995 - the company's name and logo were updated to reflect the changes
in the industry and product lines.
