Kurz-Kasch History

Since its founding in 1916, Kurz-Kasch has developed a leading reputation as a premier provider of highly critical, engineered components for a wide variety of extremely demanding applications. Throughout its history, Kurz-Kasch has placed an emphasis on superior quality, outstanding customer service and a commitment to innovation. The following is a summary of the Company's major historical milestones.

Date	Event
1916	Founded by C.A. Kurz, Jr. and H.J. Kasch, Sr. in Dayton, Ohio
1920s	Established as the original Bakelite processor in the United States Technical innovations include preforms, radio frequency pre-heaters, injection molded thermosets and vacuum tube bases
1960	Established manufacturing facility in Newcomerstown, Ohio
1975	Built a new manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio
1979	Established corporate headquarters in Dayton, Ohio
1989	Entered phenolic brake piston business with purchase of assets from the Haskon Division
1991	Established electromagnetic stator business in Newcomerstown with initial contracts from Diesel Technology Corp.
2001	Acquired by Dover Corporation
2002	Acquired certain assets of Mayfair Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty plastic components
2003	Acquired Wabash Magnetics LLC, a leading manufacturer of actuating and sensing devices with operations in South Boston, Virginia, and Wabash, Indiana Newcomerstown earned certification for TS16949
2005	Acquired certain assets of Rostone, a manufacturer of specialty plastic components George Kochanowski promoted to President and CEO Awarded first electric motor contract Established presence at the National Composites Center First prototype parts utilizing K₂processes and materials introduced
2006	Signed five-year production contract with a key manufacturer of fuel systems for diesel engines in China pened manufacturing facility in Jaguariuna, Brazil
2007	Acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners, LLC. Acquired the assets of MacLean Molded Components, LLC from MacLean Vehicle Systems, LLC ("MVS"), a leading manufacturer of critical parts for automatic transmissions and heat shields
2008	Acquired Macon Electric Coil, Inc., a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of electromagnetic products, solenoids and composite components