1980-March | Established Altak, Inc. by Al Kabeshita $90,000 capital |
1980-August | Became sole US distributor for Asahi Seiki Spring Forming Machinery |
1982-October | Became sole US distributor of Fuji-Seiki spring testing equipment |
1990-June | Began production of automotive wire harnesses for HONDA Tier 1 supplier |
1994-February | Purchased and moved into 5,000 square ft. facility in Elk Grove Vlg. IL |
1995-May | Began production of automotive wire harnesses for NISSAN Tier 1 supplier |
1996-November | Received Minority Certification from the State of Illinois |
1997-November | Began production of fully automated bulb+socket (DICS) assembly machine |
2000-February | Received QS-9000 Certification Started production for Toyota, GM, and Mitsubishi Tier 1 Suppliers |
2003-September | Received Illinois Minority Manufacturer of the year for 2003 |
2004-July | Purchased & moved to new 45,000 sq. ft. Facility in Bloomingdale, IL |
2006- October | Received ISO 9001:2000 Certification |