FBT Inc

Taylor Devices, established in 1955, is one of the leading manufacturers of shock absorbers, liquid springs, shock isolation systems, seismic isolators, vibration dampers, and hydro-mechanical energy management solutions. The products offered by the company include fluid dampers, hydropneumatic springs, crane buffers, crane bumpers, earthquake protection technology, load suspension systems, actuators, acoustic mountings, gun recoil absorbers, and active control systems. The company offers its products to various industries, including steel mills, building and construction, aerospace, defense, automobile. It also provides various services to customers, such as system analysis, research and development, and testing capabilities. Taylor Devices is headquartered in North Tonawanda, N.Y.

Alry Tool & Die was founded in 1944. The company was originally a die-making facility located in a garage on Cherry Street in Buffalo, N.Y. A new Alry was born in a 3,500-square-foot building on four acres of land in Tonawanda, N.Y., in January 1955. Later, the original building was expanded by 12,320 square feet with the addition of expanded forging, die-making and shipping space. Focusing on a new direction, the second generation of ownership has added another 5,040 square feet, bringing the total to 20,860 square feet. This dedication has resulted in die production to manufacture approximately 1.5 million forgings per year for industries in defense, robotics, aircraft, marine, commercial and hand tools. As the current owners prepare for the future, the third generation is being trained and educated to carry Alry through the 21st century. Alry currently employs 32 individuals and generates sales of approximately $3 million per year.

Established in 1943, Metal Cladding Inc. provides high-technology coating applications for enhancing the functional performance of a variety of end uses. Based in Lockport, N.Y., the company serves a wide range of markets, including the medical, industrial, automotive and military sectors. It provides a variety of industrial, coil, military, thermoguard, electro-coating, decorative, powder and applied medical coatings. The firm caters to its customers medical coating services through its division, Applied Medical Coatings and provides a complete line of fiberglass fans via its division, Composite Fan Technology.