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D.A.S. History

D.A.S. Building
In 1992, D.A.S. Services began as a small, portable, welding repair operation.

Founder and president David A. Short has been working hard to grow that humble business into the quality, hydraulic and pneumatic shop it is today.

Locally owned and operated, D.A.S. proudly serves primarily the Midwest. However, our unique services and respected reputation has earned D.A.S. a much broader clientele across the U.S.

Our Services

For over twenty-three years, D.A.S. has built a reputation for reliable, quality, and prompt service providing:

  • Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder repair and manufacture services
  • Hydraulic components supply
    • Seals, Glands and Kits
    • Hoses and Fittings
  • Custom parts machining
  • Complete press rebuilds and press manufacture
  • Welding and fabrication

D.A.S. Leadership

David Short, President and Chief Operating Officer

  • Certified welder by trade
  • 30+ years experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and fabrication

Kevin Bussard, Assistant Vice President and Director of Sales

  • Joined D.A.S. in 1995
  • 20+ years experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, machining and sales

Barbara Short CFA, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

  • Chartered Financial Analyst
  • 20+ years experience in office and strategic management