Hurco Companies, Inc. was originally founded in the United States, specifically in Indianapolis, Indiana, back in 1968. Established by Gerald Roch and Edward Humston, the company was built around the vision of making machine tools more accessible and efficient for small and medium-sized metal-cutting job shops. Over the decades, it expanded from its initial Midwestern roots into a prominent global industrial technology enterprise, establishing international manufacturing, sales, and technical service facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia.