About Us



The "Lay's" name is known for providing mining and other industries quality service and workmanship since 1953.

In 1996, "Lay's Mining Service, Inc." (LMS) was established purchasing Lay's Manufacturing, Inc. in house facilty located in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  We continue to grow and improve on what their original reputation was known for; servicing the world with quality products.  Sheaves and drums are not a sideline with us, it's our specialty supported by over a century of accumulated knowledge behind every part we produce.  Our goal is to continue offering superior new and repaired parts, to continually improve our capabilities to meet our customer's demands, to provide prompt, professional, and courteous service, to establish long term relationships with each of our customers, and remain in the forefront of technology.