General Business

H & B Machine CORP

Full-service CNC and manual machine shop since 1947.

CNC and manual machining; portable gantry cranes · Since 1947

H&B Machine Corporation at 1943 W Walnut, founded in 1947 by Joseph Bracht as a maintenance machine shop for the graphic-arts industry. Innovated the portable aluminum gantry crane to address the challenge of moving heavy printing equipment. Today operates as a CNC and manual machine shop with machining, welding, and a product line of portable lifting and moving equipment.

By Joseph Bracht

Notable for innovator of the portable aluminum gantry crane.

From hbmachine.com — verified 2026-05-19. Check the site for current hours and details.

Address
1943 W Walnut St 1st, Chicago, IL, 60612
Ward
27
Nearest L
License type
  • Limited Business License

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