1994

Joe Longobardi had an idea to make metal-reinforced sealing materials. From this, Metal Tech Industries (MTI) was created. Processes and equipment were developed that could produce high-temperature and high-pressure gasket materials. The rest is history.

1995

ISO 9001:1994 quality management system implemented.

1999

Developed the ability to micro weld stainless steel down to 50 microns.

2001

Addition of the Corseal tang products.

2002

Addition of solid core products (Surbond).

2004

Updated the quality system to be in compliance with ISO 9001:2000.

2011

Began to develop a product line for heat shields.

2012

Opened on-site, ASTM-based Material Science Laboratory, expanded the Surbond product line, and added our popular extreme temperature material – HT 514.

2015

Certified the quality management system to ISO/TS 16949:2009.

2016

Moved from the current 15,000 square foot facility into a brand new 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in January 2016.

2018

Certified the quality management system to IATF 16949:2016.

2019

25th anniversary of Metal Tech Industries. Cutting service for metal-reinforced gasket material. Transition of HT 400 and AR 400.