Eagle Iron Works

January 04, 2026

The story of Eagle Iron Works is a quintessential American industrial saga, a narrative of permanence and iron-willed longevity that began in 1872. Founded by brothers George and Lawrence Aulmann in Des Moines, Iowa, the company has never left its home. For over 150 years, while the world around it changed beyond recognition, Eagle Iron Works remained anchored in the heartland, building equipment for the aggregates industry that was simply "built to last."

At the very heart of their identity is a commitment to the lifecycle of the machine. EIW doesn't just sell iron; they sell endurance. Support is woven into the fabric of the relationship, from the point of sale through decades of operation. Their engineers, application specialists, and service technicians possess the deep institutional memory necessary to solve the most difficult processing applications. Whether it is a specialized custom design or a routine troubleshooting call, EIW personnel offer straightforward, honest advice aimed at one thing: maximizing your production.

This is a story of two historic legacies merging. In November 2012, a new chapter began when the assets of Eagle Iron Works were purchased by McLanahan Corporation. This wasn't a takeover by a stranger; it was an alignment of values. McLanahan, a family-owned company since 1835, understood the weight of history. They preserved the durability and quality EIW was famous for, while infusing the stability and values that had sustained their own family business for nearly two centuries.

Today, the story of Eagle Iron Works is one of revitalized strength. It is a promise that the legendary "Eagle" name continues to fly high, backed by the engineering might of McLanahan. It is a testament to the fact that quality never goes out of style, and that after a century and a half, Eagle Iron Works is still the leader, still in Des Moines, and still building the toughest equipment on the market.

Year Founded: 1872

Main Products: Quarry Machinery, Attrition Scrubbers, Blade Mill, Classifying Tanks, Coarse Material Washer, Dewatering Screens, Falcon Sand Plants, Filter Presses, Fine Material Washer, Hawk Fines Recovery Plant, Log Washer, Pug Mill Mixer