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History and Mission

Founded in 1974
Die-Tech, Inc. is a second generation, privately held corporation established in 1974. We specialize in providing innovative solutions in formed metal for medical devices, automotive, telecommunication, nuclear, military and aerospace industries. We are located midway between Harrisburg and York in York Haven, Pennsylvania.

The history of Die-Tech reveals clues of what’s to come for the company. Richard K. Dennis, the founder, is a visionary who has applied futuristic thinking to proven industrial practices during his more than 60 years in manufacturing. Richard W. Dennis, R. K.’s son, joined the corporation in 1996 and is now the President and CEO. PK Dennis, R. K.’s daughter, started with the company as part of the sales team in 1992 and is now Die-Tech’s marketing director.

We Started with a Hybrid Edge Clip
Die-Tech’s initial products were hybrid edge clip connectors (also known as leadframe) for the budding ceramic based, printed resister and capacitor industry in the early 1970s. While this clip-style technology continues to be a strong performer for the company, Die-Tech products and services constantly evolve to serve a multitude of industries in a global market.

Our Mission
The corporation’s mission is to provide solutions that enable people to achieve their vision. Our vision is for Die-Tech to be a collection of disciplined, improvement oriented, self-directed teams that have gained an international reputation for honesty, innovation, efficiency and effectiveness of execution.

Our business philosophy has endured since our formation in 1974. It is a simple three-pronged approach:

understand the needs of the customer,
strive for continuous improvement,
utilize the latest technology.

Quality from the Very Beginning
Our quality standards gained us recognition from the very beginning -- including Malcolm Baldrige awards for quality and accolades from Delphi and Motorola. In 1998 Die-Tech’s quality system was ISO certified, and then upgraded to QS 9000 when we began stamping for the automotive industry. By 2004 we were applying LEAN manufacturing principles in all die maintenance procedures, sales procedures, information systems, engineering processes and general management. The newest certification for the automotive industry, TS 16949, was obtained in November of 2006. Our LEAN journey continues as we strive to be a World Class Manufacturer.

Continually Updating Our Technology
The first Wire EDM machine was purchased in 2002. Tooling costs and cycle time were immediately and significantly reduced. The newest computer driven machine tools reduce to 8 hours what it used to take a tool & die maker 24 hours to complete. We also use 3-D CAD design software -- so that electronic models, not drawings or blueprints, are sent to production.

Products and Services
Precision Metal Stampings are the focus of our business, including connectors, terminals, heat sinks, compliant pins, sockets, lids, specialty filters, leadframes, and metal substrates. We say, “If it is made of a light-gauge metal and fits certain dimensions, we probably can stamp what ever you have in mind.”

Progressive Dies are used to manufacture metal stampings; we build our progressive dies in-house to ensure the highest quality standards, control costs, and reduce time to market.

Engineering Services for the design (and revision) of precision metal stampings to improve assembly and reduce manufacturing costs. We also specialize in miniaturization of stamped product.

Precision in metal stamping manufacturing does make the difference in the quality, consistency, and ability of your organization to meet your customers’ expectations. Poorly designed metal stampings do not take advantage of the ability to integrate miniaturizing, fixturing, handling, locating, or orienting features in the metal stamping that help control or reduce the total cost of manufacturing.

We also have a Hotline!
Have a specific application in mind that requires precision metal stampings? Call the Stamping Design Hotline (1-888-89-STAMP) to discuss the possibilities with an engineer.

Who's Who at Die-Tech?
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