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“History, in brief, is an analysis of the past in order that we may understand the present and guide our conduct into the future.”
—Sidney E. Mead
ST&F Precision Technologies & Tools, Inc. began operations in March of 1992 when Mr. Ted Ford purchased the assets of Norton Company’s High Precision Diamond Product Line. As part of the purchase he acquired an extensive inventory of custom built diamond lapping and grinding machines as well as an established customer base.
Having risen to the position of Sales Manager during his 20 years at Norton, Mr. Ford was a recognized expert in diamond tooling. His expertise was evident as he successfully guided the growth of the organization from 1992 to 2001. In June 2001, leadership was passed to the next generation. Ted’s son, Jason Ford, became co-owner and President, and Ted’s son-in-law, David Novak, was named Vice-President. In addition, the trade name of the organization was changed to STF Precision.
The company continued to grow and prosper, and in January 2005, STF moved into a climate-controlled production facility at 76 Old Shoals Road where its 30+ craftsmen continue to produce quality diamond tooling for national and international customers.
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