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History of Bomco

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  • Part-time Garage Operation

    Part-time Garage Operation
    Part-time operation in a small garage, spinning wire spool sheaves.

  • Expansion to Stoddard Machine Shop

    Expansion to Stoddard Machine Shop
    Bomco bought the Stoddard Machine Shop building on Main Street in Gloucester.

  • Incorporated. Produce components for Hawk & Sparrow Missile

    Incorporated. Produce components for Hawk & Sparrow Missile
    Bomco began its expansion and technology phase with production of a doppler guidance reflector for the Hawk missile and parts for the Sparrow missile

  • 7,000 SF Expansion

    7,000 SF Expansion
    In April 1964 Bomco moved to a refurbished facility 7,000 square feet and almost 50 people, Bomco was able to develop and diversify the business.

  • 16,000 SF Expansion

    16,000 SF Expansion
    By January of 1968 the Bomco facility was again bursting at the seams, and a well-planned move was made to a newly-built 16,000 square foot Armco steel building on Gloucester Ave., just off Route 128.

  • Purchased New England Metal Spinning

    Purchased New England Metal Spinning
    During this "new plant era," Bomco solidified, supported and developed its core businesses.

  • Integrated New England Metal Spinning

    Integrated New England Metal Spinning
    Three additions were made to the main plant and a second manufacturing facility built across the parking lot. The core businesses of metal forming, glass-to-metal seal assemblies and wire processing products were supported by the latest technologies and equipment.