LMT was founded in 1984 by Lee Pearson, a pioneer and innovator in the vacuum tank business. Our business continues to be family-owned and operated. We look forward to continuing to serve our many customers, new an old, for many years to come.

Lee Pearson and his brother, Vern Pearson, started the Pearson Brothers Company in 1961. The Pearson Brothers Company evolved into Pearson Industries. The original Better-Bilt liquid manure spreader was designed and built in Galva, Illinois by Pearson Industries. Pearson Industries spawned a number of other businesses including Industrial & Municipal Engineer (IME) and Pearson American Machine (PAMCO).