Today's Date is
May 29, 2026
The Iron Ring is a symbolic ring worn by some Canadian engineers. Obtaining the ring is an optional endeavor - the ring is not a prerequisite for practicing professional engineering in Canada. The Ring is given as part of "The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer", written by Rudyard Kipling. The popular legend has it that the rings are made from the steel of a beam from the Quebec Bridge, which collapsed during construction in 1916 due to poor planning and design by the overseeing engineers, killing 75 construction workers. Although this is not true, the Ring is a symbol of both pride and humility for the engineering profession.
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Welcome to Hottle & Associates
Ken Haver,
President
President
Welcome to our website, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to introduce you to our firm.
Hottle & Associates is a full-service, project-oriented engineering, design and drafting firm, located near Akron, Ohio. Our seasoned staff of mechanical engineers, designers and drafters specialize in specialty machine design, industrial design and the design of automated material handling systems. Since 1950, our worldwide project work covers a wide variety of industries, including the Tire & Rubber industry that is so prevalent within our region.
Hottle & Associates is a full-service, project-oriented engineering, design and drafting firm, located near Akron, Ohio. Our seasoned staff of mechanical engineers, designers and drafters specialize in specialty machine design, industrial design and the design of automated material handling systems. Since 1950, our worldwide project work covers a wide variety of industries, including the Tire & Rubber industry that is so prevalent within our region.
We invite you to review our site to learn a bit about us, and we also encourage you to contact us to discuss how we could be of service to you and your business, earn your trust, and become a long-term, valued resource for your engineering, design and drafting needs.