In the early 1940s, The Cornell Machine Company produced equipment for the oil and grease industries. Over the next few decades, Cornell also offered specialty proportioning units for greases. Originally for greases and ......In the early 1940s, The Cornell Machine Company produced equipment for the oil and grease industries. Over the next few decades, Cornell also offered specialty proportioning units for greases. Originally for greases and oils, the design for the VERSATOR later became useful for other industrial products and new markets like food and personal care products. The Cornell Machine Company is a third generation family owned and operated business.