Pax Machines Works gives to WOEF Bd.

WOEF information

For over 50 years, the Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) has responded to the educational needs of residents in Auglaize, Darke, Mercer and Van Wert counties by providing the resources to allow residents access to college instruction. The foundation secured the funding to build and operate an institution of higher education. Since 1962, WOEF has remained strongly committed to the success of the Lake Campus.

Pax Machine Works Inc. recently donated $1,000 to the Academic Excellence Scholarship fund, which recognizes the top students from each district when they select the Lake Campus to further their education. Eligible students are awarded $3,000 and 22 area high schools in Auglaize, Darke, and Van Wert counties as well as Mercer County public schools: Celina, Coldwater, Fort Recovery, Marion Local, Parkway, and St. Henry. Due to the generous support of our donors, over $150,000 is endowed in this scholarship fund. All the scholarships provided and awarded through the Western Ohio Educational Foundation can be found at http://www.wright.edu/lake/scholarships.

In the early 1940s, Oscar Pax started a local farm equipment repair business on the family farm. The business evolved into a tool and die repair shop for a few area businesses. In 1948, Pax Machine Works officially incorporated and eventually began building new tools for local businesses. It wasn’t long until a tryout press was required and the production of precision metal stampings began. Today, Pax continues as a family-owned, third generation company and is still located on the family farm.