The corporate name Gencor historically connects to two distinct major entities: Gencor Limited, a massive South African mining and industrial conglomerate formed in 1980 through the merger of General Mining and Union Corporation, which later spun off assets into BHP and Billiton; and Gencor Industries, an American heavy machinery manufacturer specializing in asphalt plants and road construction equipment. The American enterprise evolved through strategic manufacturing acquisitions, growing into a globally recognized leader in thermal processing systems, asphalt production technology, and highway infrastructure equipment.