Positech Corporation is the leader in design, manufacture, and application of lift assist equipment. In 1976, Mefferd Industries, Inc. a manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and rotary manifolds was purchased by Tom Meffer......Positech Corporation is the leader in design, manufacture, and application of lift assist equipment. In 1976, Mefferd Industries, Inc. a manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and rotary manifolds was purchased by Tom Mefferd. In 1977, the product line shifted from hydraulic cylinders and rotary manifolds to pneumatic manipulators and custom tooling, due to demands for equipment with greater capacity and higher safety standards. In 1980, Mefferd Industries Inc. was renamed Positech, short for “Positioning Technology.” Positech manufactured manipulators and custom tooling, along with hydraulic cylinders and rotary manifolds. In 1989, Positech became a division of Columbus McKinnon Corporation, a major hoist and chain manufacturing company. In 2004, Positech was purchased by a local management group, American Handling Systems, Inc. Employees Positech’s current staff includes 81 employees.