The document describes the founding and growth of Haake Manufacturing, highlighting how Fred Haake’s German-trained machining background and early commitment to quality helped the business earn trust with local manufacturers. It then explains the family’s expansion—when Fred Jr. and Lorraine Haake relocated to DeSoto and broadened stamping capabilities to support larger projects. Finally, it emphasizes customer service strengths such as on-time delivery, supported by operating from a centrally located facility and maintaining their own trucking company.