Twin Disc, Incorporated was founded in 1918 in Racine, Wisconsin, by a visionary group of industrial pioneers consisting of P. H. Batten, Thomas Fawick, and Arthur B. Modine. These founders joined forces to design and manufacture heavy-duty, reliable clutch mechanisms tailored specifically for demanding agricultural tractors, commercial road-building machinery, and early automotive applications. Their collaborative engineering expertise established the foundational corporate blueprint that enabled the company to grow into a global leader in power transmission, marine propulsion, and industrial gear systems over the subsequent century.