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Building America's infrastructure since 1950

About Bowie Industries

Seven decades of innovation in hydroseeding and erosion control equipment - Building America's infrastructure since 1950

Our Legacy of Innovation

From humble beginnings as a pump manufacturer to becoming the leading name in hydroseeding equipment, Bowie Industries has been at the forefront of erosion control technology for over 70 years. Our commitment to building tough, reliable equipment has made us the trusted choice for highway departments, environmental contractors, and restoration professionals across North America and beyond.

Every piece of equipment we build reflects our core values: uncompromising quality, innovative engineering, and unwavering customer support. When you choose Bowie, you're choosing equipment built to last and backed by decades of expertise.

Seven Decades of Innovation

Owen Meyer joins Sig Andreasen to form a two-person partnership, Bowie Machine Works

1952

1958

Bowie Machine Works is incorporated and a patent is issued for the Bowie pump

Development begins on the first Hydro-Mulcher® designed to mix and spray heavy slurries of wood fiber mulch, seed, fertilizer, and water

1959

1960

Patent issued for a new Bowie pump end plate design

The Hydro-Mulcher® name is officially trademarked

1962

1963

Plant expansion supports increased production of Hydro-Mulchers®

Patent issued for Hydro-Mulchers®

1967

1974

Bowie Machine Works changes its name to Bowie Industries

Bowie enters the straw blower market

1980

1985

The ADCM alternative daily cover machine is developed to apply newly introduced ADC material at landfills

The MG-30 straw blower is introduced for smaller straw applications

1990

2001

Victor Series moves from air-cooled Wisconsin engines to diesel

John Deere engines are selected for all diesel models, replacing Caterpillar engines

2006

2016

The air-cooled Classic version of the 800 returns, powered by Kohler air-cooled engines

After more than 60 years, the Bowie world and Bowie knife logo is refreshed with a Texas star embedded design

2025

2026 & Beyond

Bowie continues listening to customers and innovating the next generation of Hydro-Mulchers®

Historical Archives

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Leadership & Company Values

Our Mission

To design and manufacture the world's most reliable hydroseeding and erosion control equipment, supporting our customers' success through innovative technology and exceptional service.

What We’re Known For Contact Leadership

Core Values

Today's Leadership

Erosion Control – Equipment Sales Carlotta Myers

Erosion Control – Replacement Parts Mark Storey

Erosion Control – Technical Support Brad Nobile

Rotary Gear – Pumps & Parts Wendy Bonilla

Rotary Gear – Technical Support Brent Tarr

Accounting Lana Mayfield

HR Carrie Davis

Purchasing Marvin Bigbie

General Administrative Dean Myers