Allis History Page
1901. In a three-way merger, Edward P. Allis, Fraser and Chalmers, and Gates Iron Works are combined to form the Allis-Chalmers Company. 1902. A new Allis-Chalmers factory opens just West of Milwaukee Wisconsin. The area is soon renamed West Allis. This same site will be the company's home for the next 80 years. Next Page.