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Dixie Iron Works, a privately held business, began as a small oilfield machine shop in Longview, Texas in 1933. Mr. Frank W. Ussery, the original owner, moved the company to South Texas in 1939 and Dixie has been at the same location for over 60 years. The company rapidly grew into the very best oilfield repair machine shop in South Texas and by 1974 its capabilities and skilled craftsmen were known and respected all over the Southwest.
In 1974 the ownership of the company changed hands for the first time. With a new owner, Joseph C. Merritt, Dixie began a period of change and rapid growth. In 1987, after several years of manufacturing high pressure flow control products for a small start-up company known as Manifold Systems Incorporated (MSI), Mr. Merritt bought 100 percent of MSI and added it to Dixie’s repair & machining services.
During the early 90’s, Dixie received ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating a level of commitment to systematic quality that few in its industry can match. During the late 90’s, Dixie eliminated paperwork on the shop floor by installing a tailored computer system. The advantages to Dixie of this move are many, but the most important is the continuous improvement of customer service levels.
In 2000, after witnessing unprecedented growth in its product lines, Dixie terminated the oilfield repair operations of the company, bringing a laser-like focus on its high pressure plug valves, fittings, chokes, manifolds, and well service pumps for the oil & gas industry.
Gerard Danos came to Dixie in 1991 after graduating from Rice University. In 2001, Gerard became President of Dixie/MSI and his leadership has helped take the company from a general repair shop to a company known around the globe for producing quality oilfield equipment. In 2003, Dixie changed hands for its second time when Mr. Danos became the owner of Dixie Iron Works, Ltd. and today Dixie continues to grow and preserve its strong tradition of quality, service, and respect for its customers and employees.
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