About
Hougen Manufacturing Inc is a family-owned company headquartered in Swartz Creek, Michigan, that has been a world leader in portable magnetic drilling equipment and annular cutters for over 65 years. Founded by the late Dr. E. Douglas Hougen, who held over 400 worldwide patents including many for the Rotabroach Annular Cutter, the company specializes in precision-engineered tools for metal fabrication and steelworking applications. The company manufactures a comprehensive line of magnetic drills designed for steel fabricators, contractors, and maintenance operations, along with high-performance annular cutters for drilling clean, accurate holes in all types of materials from thin sheet metal to thick plate. Hougen also produces electro-hydraulic hole punchers that quickly create round and oblong holes in steel without drilling, plus a full range of accessories including coolant systems, drill chucks, and tapping attachments. Hougen proudly manufactures all magnetic drills, 12,000-Series cutters, and most other products at their Michigan facility, emphasizing quality, reliability, and performance. Their tools are distributed through thousands of authorized dealers worldwide and are trusted by ironworkers and metal fabricators for demanding shop and field applications. The company operates under three core principles: Service, Integrity, and Reliability, ensuring customer satisfaction and continuous innovation in hole-making solutions.
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(810) 635-7111