263 Almost two years ago, the Western States Machine Company Board of Directors took note of the fact that the company’s 100th anniversary, in 2017, was fast approaching. The Board immediately recognized the importance of this historic event, and designated a special committee to lead the production of a comprehensive illustrated history of Western States. The result is this magnificent work, 100 Years — The Story of The Western States Machine Company, published by Western States itself. The Board’s special committee consisted of Nancy Rowell Lewit, a member of the Board and the granddaughter of Western States founder Eugene Roberts; David Douglas Buckner, also a member of the Western States Board, immediate past President and current Vice President International Acknowledgments