The Moline Company was founded in 1945 by Harry Moline upon receipt of the patent for the hexagonal rotary donut cutter. Expansion of the product line into sheeting and dough processing systems for industrial and commercial use carried the business to 1972 when it was acquired by the Pillsbury Company. Integration into this major corporation broadened Moline’s international presence and added the Industrial Frying Line which is manufactured by Moline to this day. In 1991, the company became privately held again and operates as Moline Machinery LLC.