Harbison-Fischer manufacturing Company was founded and began operation in March of 1933 with a furnace, belt-drive machines and a Cadillac motor to turn the lathes. Dick Harbison's penchant for manufacturing precision inspired a comprehensive quality control system, assuring Harbison-Fischer customers of exacting performance standards, while Charles Fischer's sales calls in the oil fields of Texas sold the oilmen on the superior workmanship and economic benefits of Harbison-Fischer's efficient, dependable equipment.

     During the intervening years Harbison-Fischer has developed, expanded upon and improved its products - both metallurgically and by precision workmanship - to the point where a complete line of H-F pumps, pump parts and accessories are now shipped to all parts of the oil-producing world. So while the business began as purely local, it has through the years developed into one of international prominence. H-F pumps are marketed worldwide under the registered trademark, "BEST PUMPS IN THE OIL PATCH."

     Located for over 65 years in Fort Worth, H-F has been headquartered since 1982 in a state-of-the-art facility of more than 330,000 square feet in Crowley, Texas, just a few miles south of its original location. Though the original founders of Harbison-Fischer are now deceased, the company has continued to be privately held by the Fischer family since 1972. Charles K. Fischer, Sr. remains active in the company as Chairman of the Board. David and Kenny Fischer, grandsons of one of the original founders, are now active in the day-to-day operation of the company: David as President and Kenny as Senior Vice President, thus incorporating a third generation of Fischers into the company.