Lister Bolt and Chain has been an industry leader since our founding as a blacksmith shop in 1911 at Vancouver, BC, Canada.  As manufacturers of logging equipment and fire-welded chain for log booms and mooring systems, Lister soon expanded manufacturing capability to include bolts for construction and marine applications.  Lister outgrew its facility and in 1970 opened a new 60,000 sq ft plant in Richmond, BC.  At this time,  Lister entered the Liner Bolt market and during the next 30 years, Lister Bolt & Chain established itself as a premier manufacturer of liner bolts and accessories to OEMs, liner producers, distributors, and end users.

 In December of 1996, Lister Bolt & Chain was acquired by Columbus McKinnon Corporation.  In 2001, the Lister forging operations were consolidated with Dixie Industries in Chattanooga, TN .  Dixie, a long-established company with extensive forging experience, undertook the task of maintaining the standards for product and service established at the Richmond facility.

Today, in a team effort between Dixie Industries and Lister's experienced personnel, the transition is complete.  We continue to manufacture and supply quality products for our loyal customers in the mill grinding industry around the world.  We will continue to strive to exceed our customers' expectations for all of their requirements.