EPM was founded in 1907 by Charles Johnson, an immigrant from Sweden, as Everett Pattern Works. Charles brought with him old world craftsmanship and ingenuity. He set the standard for EPM from its beginning. As other craftsmen emigrated from Sweden, he offered them an opportunity to join his team.

Everett Pattern Works prospered during the 1920's. The shop rate increased from $1.05/hour to $1.35/hour. Pine was $.25 per board foot and leather fillets were $.12 per foot. Most of the pattern work was for architectural cast iron cornices, palings, and balustrades. Everett Pattern did work for several historic buildings in the Boston area, including Fanueil Hall and the Schraffts Building in Sullivan Square. During the depression years, the shop rate dropped to $1.25/hour. To spur cash flow, a 2% discount was given for prompt, 10-day payment. Much of the work done at this time included machine repairs of customers' foundry equipment.

The affluent post war 1950's was followed by a serious decline in the manufacturing industries of New England during the '60's and '70's. EPM survived these rocky years under the leadership of Harry M. Johnson, Jr. His attention to detail and undaunted dedication to perfection are responsible for Everett Pattern's survival while other shops closed. He formed lasting client relationships which insured return business. Under his guidance Everett Pattern prospered and grew from a ten man shop to a 45-man organization and in 1984 made it possible for EPM to expand from it’s original home in Everett Mass into its modern facility in Middleton, Mass. Harry Johnson retired in 1990 after a 38 year tenure. He attracted diverse projects to continually expand the EPM client base. He also inspired the patternmakers and other craftsmen to work towards the highest levels of achievement, ensuring a capable workforce.

In 1980 EPM expanded to include a CNC Machine Shop. This addition allowed full customer support from new design and part development to production manufacturing. It also inspired a change in name to reflect the new capabilities. In 1984 Everett Pattern Works became Everett Pattern & Manufacturing, Inc. In 1989 EPM increased these abilities with the addition of an Engineering Department to improve communications and design turn around time.

Today, At EPM, computer generated designs and computer controlled machines (CAD/CAM) are spurring a new wave of growth as Charles’ great-grandsons, Charles M. and Eric G. Johnson continue the family tradition by linking highly skilled people and the newest technologies, to help our customers achieve their goals.