| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
1968 |
Founded by Tom and Frances Westbrooks |
1970s-1988s |
Begins production for major programs with Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Vought
T&K continues to grow and expand operations |
1990s |
Major production expansion with Goodrich |
1998 |
Marshall Taylor buys T & K Machine Oct 5, 1998 |
2001 |
9/11 takes industry into unprecedented slowdown, and customer orders cut back |
2002-2004 |
Company implements a range of cost-cutting measures and aggressive marketing |
2005-2006 |
Began production on major programs for Airbus and Boeing 787 cargo systems for Goodrich |
2006 |
T & K Revenue Growth 42% to reach $8.7 million for FYE October 31, 2006 Achieved AS9100 certification |
2007 |
Refinanced with Stonehenge Capital and Advantage Capital |
2008 |
Purchased three new CNC machine centers Increased in-house machinist training classes |
2009 |
Increased lean training throughtout the company Expansion of Vought business |
2010 |
Approved by Bell Hellicopter, Kaman |
