LMT

LMT was founded in 1984 by Lee Pearson, shortly after selling his original waste equipment businesses. We look forward to continuing to serve our customers, new and existing, for many years to come.

Lee Pearson and his brother, Vern Pearson, started the Pearson Brothers Company in 1961. The Pearson Brothers Company evolved into Pearson Industries. The original Better-Bilt liquid manure spreader was designed and built in Galva, Illinois by Pearson Industries. Pearson Industries spawned a number of other businesses including Industrial & Municipal Engineer (IME) and Pearson American Machine (PAMCO). While these companies no longer exist, the experience and respect gained as pioneers in the liquid waste industry continues today.

In the September 2004 issue of Pumper Magazine founder Leland Pearson was honored as one of the "25 Industry Pioneers".

"Our industry has come a long way in the past 30 or 40 years, and in another 30 or 40 years we probably won't recognize the equipment, nor will we recognize the business. But some things don't change. If we sell at a fair price, if we treat our customers right, if when we make something that doesn't work right we fix it, then we can compete and be successful." - Lee Pearson

Mike Fenneman was an IT Manager for a Fortune 500 company in 2006 when he and his wife, Natalie Pearson, inherited LMT from her father. While neither had a manufacturing background, LMT’s new owners clearly saw the challenges and opportunities of this company. LMT had great products, a reputation for quality and value, and plenty of new and returning customers. Based on those strengths, Mike set about reviving the company. Fifteen years later almost everything about LMT was refreshed. The plant moved to a larger, better-equipped facility. Employees earn competitive salaries and attractive benefits while working with modern equipment in a safer environment. Thanks to an expanded sales effort and an industry leading website, LMT sells industrial vacuum equipment around the world.

In the Fall of 2022 LMT ownership transitioned into new hands. The new ownership has brought additional investment into the plant, the people, and the equipment. Production has expanded to include an aluminum tank product line to compliment our existing carbon and stainless steel tank products. Along with tank production, LMT now has in-house truck buying expertise to provide industry leading access to the best variety of heavy duty trucks on the market.