Technicut Timeline |
| 1993 |
With one Wire EDM, one manual sinker EDM one mill, one grinder, a CMM and a 2,000 sq. ft. unit, the dream of a company large enough to excel at sophisticated
runs yet small enough to give exceptional personalized service was established at 4530 Rhodes Drive, Windsor, Ontario
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| First years of operation focused on serving stamping, mold, welding and fixture industries. |
| 1995 |
Penetration into US market accounted for relocation to a 10,000sq. ft. facility located at 2105 Blackacre Dr, Windsor, ON which included the acquisition
of Technicut's first CNC Machining Center and CNC Sinker EDMs
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| 1998 |
Technicut ventured into the machining of mold inserts for the plastics cutlery industry, with the concentrated effort made to diversify into new industrial markets
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| 1999 |
Expanded into Polyurethane Industry
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| 2000 |
Received ISO 9001:2000 Certification
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| 2000 |
Acquisition of 6020 Surface Integrity Wire EDM
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| Technicut's specialization in Reverse Engineering and Replacement Tooling filled an existing and increasing need for Replacement Die Sections in Michigan based Tool & Die companies |
| 2001 |
Secured new customers in the High Tech Technologies and Packaging Industry
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| 2001 |
Acquisition of additional high speed machining centers
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| 2001 |
ISO 9001:2000 Registered (Original) March 2001
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| 2002 |
Expanded into the Rubber Extrusion Industry
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| 2003 |
Expanded into the Oil & Gas industry
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| 2004 |
Facility expansion with 6,000 sq. ft. addition, increasing total space to 15,500 sq. ft.
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| Equipment upgrade to include the addition of 2 Johnsford CNC machines |
| 2005 |
News of Technicut's expansion published by Plastics in Canada Magazine Oct/Nov issue
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| 2006 |
Acquisition: New Mori Seiki CNC Lathe (2500 Series) - max. part size 12.0 dia. X 51.0 length
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| 2006 |
Formed Health & Safety Committee and joined a Safety Group Program
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| 2006 |
Technicut establishes its presence in the Alberta Oil & Gas Industry
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| 2007 |
Acquisition: Two additional Mori Seiki CNC Lathes (2500 Series)
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| 2008 |
Technicut Oil & Gas business expands to Texas
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| 2008 |
Acquisition: 3 Romi CNC Lathes - Maximum part size 10.0 dia. x 62.0 length
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| 2008 |
Acquisition: Zeiss Contura CNC CMM
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| 2008 |
Canadian Controlled Goods Registered
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| 2008 |
Hired Engineering Manager with extensive experience (15+ years) in the Aerospace Industry
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| 2008 |
OAC MTDM Diversification Program - One of 15 Ontario companies selected to participate
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| 2009 |
Attended: Wharton Aerospace Conference - Philadelphia
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| 2009 |
Presentation: OAC Suppliers Capabilities Exchange
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| 2009 |
Attended: OAC UK Networking / Partnering Event
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| 2009 |
Attended: ITAR Conference - Overview of U.S. Defense Export & Re-Export Controls
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| 2009 |
Attended: Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) - Houston
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| 2009 |
AS9100 Certification received May 2009
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| 2009 |
Attended: MAMA (Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Assoc.) From Cars to Planes Workshop
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| 2009 |
Attended: OAC Reverse Trade Show
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| 2009 |
Attended: AECL Workshop - Caboto Club
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| 2009 |
Warner Robins AFB Local Representation - "Boots on the Ground"
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| 2009 |
Exhibited at Organization of CANDU Industries (OCI) Supplier Day at AECL
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| 2009 |
Tecumseh Tribune Article - "Reaping rewards of diversification in tough economic times"
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| 2009 |
Attended: Warner Robins Air Force Base Requirements Symposium
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| 2010 |
Central Contractor Registration (CCR) - USA
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| 2010 |
Attended: Heli-Expo Conference - Houston
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| 2010 |
Acquisition: Romi M43 CNC Lathe - expands part size capabilities to 55.0 dia. X 140.0 length
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| 2010 |
Exhibited with NDIA (MI) & MEDT at Detroit Defense Show
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| 2010 |
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Registered and Actively quoting
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| 2010 |
Expanded Sinker EDM size capabilities
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| 2010 |
Exhibited with MEDT & OAC at Aviation Week 2010 MRO Conference - Phoenix (April 2010)
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| 2010 |
Participated in the 2010 "Wings of Innovation" Aerospace Symposium (Sponsored by MEDT & OAC) in Windsor, ON
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| 2010 |
Acquisition: Matsuura Horizontal Machining Center (Dual Pallets) - 23.6 x 23.6 x 23.6
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| 2010 |
Acquisition: Mikron 5-axis Machining Center with 7 pallet changer - 31.5 x 23.6 x 19.7
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| 2010 |
Expansion: Established 5400 sq ft Satellite Facility
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| 2010 |
IN BUSINESS Magazine Article - "Aerospace Industry Soaring... Windsor companies diversifying" |
| 2010 |
Attended: Global Petroleum Show Conference - Calgary, AB
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