Stanley Macomber

Stanley Macomber (1887–1967) designed and patented the open web joist floor system, and founded the Massillon Steel Joist Company of Massillon, Ohio, and the Macomber Steel Company of Canton, Ohio.^[1][2]

References

1. ↑ http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/440.html
2. ↑ Huba, Stephen (11 April 2008). "He revolutionized an industry. Macomber, inventor of the steel joist, changed building industry forever". IndeOnline. Retrieved 9 November 2011.