For more than six decades, Hougen Manufacturing has been a trusted name in portable magnetic drills and annular cutters, serving industries worldwide from its headquarters and production facility in Swartz Creek, Michigan. Dobco Equipment Ltd., a key distributor, proudly supplies Hougen’s high-performance industrial tools to Canadian businesses.
Founded in 1959 by Dr. E. Douglas Hougen—a prolific inventor with over 400 global patents—the company has built a reputation for durable, precision-engineered tools. Its product lineup includes Rotabroach annular cutters, industrial magnetic drills, sheet-metal cutters, and the Tornado II portable electric paint shaker, catering to sectors such as fabrication, machine-tool manufacturing, plant maintenance, and automotive painting. Hougen also offers an extensive range of accessories, from arbor extenders and coolant systems to hydraulic hole punches, ensuring efficiency across diverse applications.
With a robust international sales network, Hougen serves markets across the United States, Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Australia. The company is particularly renowned for its portable magnetic drills, which enable precise drilling in steel and other metals with their versatile magnetic bases that can be positioned vertically, horizontally, or even inverted. This innovative design eliminates the need to move heavy workpieces, saving time and labor.
Hougen’s hole-cutting solutions are engineered for speed and cost-efficiency, including specialized cutters and custom designs for unique challenges. The company’s hole punches, such as the Punch-Pro and Hougen-Ogura lines, deliver fast, low-cost punching of round and oblong holes in steel, streamlining fabrication workflows.
From Canadian workshops to Australian job sites, Hougen’s tools are synonymous with reliability. By combining innovation with practical design, the family-owned company continues to empower industries worldwide, maintaining its position as a leader in metalworking technology.
About Hougen Manufacturing
Founded in 1959, Hougen is a family-owned business dedicated to advancing metalworking technology.
About Dobco Equipment Ltd.
A trusted supplier of industrial equipment, Dobco provides Canadian businesses with top-tier tools from leading global manufacturers.
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