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Company History


  • 1948: Founded by Joseph Monitto.
  • 1960: Became one of the first operators of multi-spindle numerically controlled machine tools.
  • 1970: One of the first operators of 5 axis 3 spindle gantry mills.
  • 1960-1980: Operated multiple manufacturing facilities in New York, Deerfield Beach, Florida and Puerto Rico.
  • 1982: Opened Amityville N.Y. site consisting of nearly 250,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space. Consolidated all locations in this facility.
  • 1992: Began international service work to address the global needs of our customers.
  • 1995: Initiated aggressive company program for lean manufacturing.
     
  • 1998: Acquired by Stellex Industries, Inc. Completion of transition from a family private business to a corporate structured company.
     
  • 2006: GKN plc of the UK today announces that it has agreed to acquire Stellex Aerostructures of the US – a leading specialist in the manufacture of complex, metal structural components for the aerospace industry.

 

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