Creating the worlds most innovative line of foundry equipment did not happen overnight. Although the company was started in 1974 by Charles J. Didion, DIDION International traces its roots back to 1875 and involves four generations of foundrymen. Charles vast experience and family knowledge helped him overcome the inherent disadvantages of vibratory shakeout systems and revolutionize the foundry industry with the use of rotary processing technology. To date, DIDION remains the worldwide leader in rotary processing equipment and boasts an extensive line of machines that feature its patented technology. The high efficiency design, reliability, and low maintenance requirements of every DIDION machine has turned the company into the industry leader and helped foundries operate more safely, more efficiently, and in a more environmentally friendly manner.