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Carl Frederick Malzahn, a German immigrant, moved from Minnesota to Perry, Oklahoma Territory, and opened a blacksmith shop. His two sons, Charlie and Gus, soon joined their father in business. In time, Charlie was running the business.

When the oil boom occurred, the business became a machine shop to serve the oil industry. Following World War II, Charlie's son, Ed Malzahn (who had a mechanical engineering degree) realized there was a need for a piece of equipment to dig ditches for gas, electric and Plumbing lines. Until then picks and shovels had been used. He invented a compact trencher that today is known as the Ditch Witch.

Today the Perry company designs and manufacturers a wide range of high-quality underground construction equipment.

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