United Shoe Machinery Corporation
Former monopolist in the shoe machinery industry, later broken up due to antitrust litigation.
Last updated August 26, 2026
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Overview
United Shoe Machinery Corporation (USMC) was an American company founded in 1899 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Formed by merging several shoe machinery manufacturers, it quickly dominated the U.S. shoe machinery market, using a leasing rather than selling model. In the mid-20th century, the company was broken up due to antitrust litigation and eventually ceased operations in the late 20th century.
Products and positioning
Former industry monopolist
Product categories. Shoe machinery · Footwear manufacturing equipment
Controversies
1954
United Shoe Machinery antitrust case
美国最高法院裁定该公司违反反垄断法，导致其业务拆分。
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