Youngers and Sons Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Originally located in a 24-square-foot facility, Youngers and Sons Manufacturing is currently located in a 44,000-square-foot office and manufacturing center. Youngers and Sons is a computerized numerically controlled manufacturer of precision machined parts and assemblies. It supplies components to original equipment manufacturers in the aerospace, construction, agriculture, oil and gas, mining and hydraulics industries. The company was approved by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Limited for ISO 9002 registration. It operates a selection of computerized numerically controlled turning, milling and grinding equipment. Gerald Youngers established Youngers and Sons Manufacturing in 1973. Youngers and Sons originally produced a patented recreation industry product. The company is located in Viola, Kan.

Since 1959, Robert Giesen, the President / Owner of B & B Electric Motor Company, has been working with the electric motor repair industry. His background as an educator has afforded him the ability to train employees and to be a provider of technical information for our customers. Robert has given numerous in-plant seminars on various topics dealing with repair and replacement of electric motors and applications. Having been a member of EASA since 1972, Robert has served as President of the Heart of America Chapter of EASA, and was elected EASA International Director of Region 4 in 2003.

Founded in 1990, TSW Products Co. Inc. manufactures fluid power cylinders and actuators. The firm is a subsidiary to Takako Industries, one of Japan's leading manufacturers of precision machinery parts. Based in Hutchinson, Kan., the firm has state-of-the-art computerized inspection equipment. It uses Statistical Process Control from the initial process to the control and monitoring of continuous-run production. In addition, the company follows ISO 9001:2000 quality standards. TSW Products Co. Inc.'s product line includes ball welding products, shaving forging and hydraulic piston pump parts.