History of Farris Pullers and Boston Matthews
Farris, the inventor of the original puller, founded Farris Pullers. Farris led the way in developing what would become industry standard technology in the US and around the world. Their products were popular because of precision, reliability and consistent extrusion quality.
Farris Puller's product line included:
- Light Duty Pullers
- Medium Duty Pullers
- Caterpillar Pullers
These pullers were designed for a wide range of products across various applications and industries, serving the needs of their customers and contributing to the company’s success.
Boston Matthews Acquisition
Boston Matthews acquired Farris Pullers because they recognized them as a leader in the extrusion industry. Boston Matthews is known for their innovative extruders and downstream equipment.
By bringing Farris Puller technology under their umbrella, Boston Matthews wanted to integrate and enhance the legacy products. Key engineers at Boston Matthews worked to refine the pullers, incorporating new technology and improvements to improve performance and durability.
Industry Standard
One of the big pluses of this acquisition was Boston Matthews recognizing the “Farris” Puller as the Industry Standard and the #1 Puller in the USA and globally. By leveraging Farris Puller’s reputation and proven technology, Boston Matthews became the leader in extrusion equipment.
Unified Vision for Excellence
Today, Boston Matthews designs and manufactures a range of Caterpillar Take-Off Pullers. These include:
- Light-Duty Caterpillar Pullers
- Medium Duty Caterpillar Pullers
- Heavy Duty Caterpillar Pullers
- Multi-Belt Caterpillar Pullers
- Servo-Controlled Pullers
Each puller is designed to match specific products, applications, and industries. With over 10,000 units in daily operation worldwide, Boston Matthews has maintained and expanded the Farris Puller legacy. Their equipment is a must-have for any extrusion operation looking for consistent quality output.
