Our Heritage

OUR HERITAGE

The Millers trace their lineage back to the Mueller artisan-farmer clan that arrived on the banks of freedom in 1749. Of industrious Swiss stock, the Muellers lost no time applying their trades in the new world. Christian “Schmidt” Miller became proficient in the art of metalworking and the welding of iron.

“Schmidt” impressed the tradition of craftsmanship and pioneering spirit upon his son Jonathan who moved to a farmstead in Charm, Ohio in the early 19th century. Continuing in the tradition of his father, Jonathan supplied the frontier with a water-powered gristmill and sawmill on the Doughty Creek beginning in the 1820s.

The great-great-grandson of Christian “Schmidt” Miller, Benedict-Emanuel Miller continued in the tradition and trade of his forefathers by operating a blacksmith shop in Sugarcreek, Ohio. His son Daniel E. Miller farmed, operated a sawmill, and used his penchant for detail to make clocks.

Daniel’s son Jonathan, also known as J.D, ventured into the mass production of clock springs and wire forms which eventually grew into a manufacturing enterprise that supplied national brands like the Hoover Company with precision metal-formed components.

Ever the passionate mechanic, J.D. spent 10 years restoring a vintage 1912 Case Steam Engine to mint condition, which has been widely recognized by steam enthusiasts as craftsmanship at its finest.

The great-grandsons of Benedict Emanuel Miller, Dan and John Miller founded SUPERB Industries in 1986.

By 1993, the business outgrew the garage and was replaced with a new building in New Bedford, Ohio. In 2000 SUPERB moved its present location in Sugarcreek.

Continuing a 10-generation history, John and Daniel Miller are committed to combining the long tradition of craftsmanship and Judeo-Christian ethics with technological innovation to produce excellence that is globally competitive. This commitment is articulated by values embedded in a business philosophy that is intrinsically connected with the name SUPERB.