| Dec. 2007 |
TCI relocates Hagerstown, MD manufacturing facility to Bethlehem, PA |
| Nov. 2005 |
NMG builds 5,544 SF addition as combined manufacturing/warehouse space |
| July 2005 |
NMG purchases 2331 or Ceramagnet A (Ceramic 1) dry pressed and 2532 or A-20
extruded magnet product lines and associated equipment from Kane Magnetics International (Kane, PA). KMI is the successor to the Stackpole Magnet Division |
| Jan. 2003 |
CMI and CE are merged into NMG, consolidating
resources and administration |
| Jan. 2002 |
3C Microwave (Bethlehem, PA) merges with TCI
Ceramics, Inc. and assumes same name. Headquarters are established
in Bethlehem, PA with dual manufacturing sites in Bethlehem,
PA and Hagerstown, MD |
| June 2001 |
NMG acquires TRAK Ceramics, Inc. (Hagerstown, MD) a mfg. of microwave magnetic and dielectric materials, and also advanced ceramic powders. Name is changed to TCI Ceramics, Inc. Prior History: |
| 1998 |
Xtalonix renamed TRAK Ceramics, Inc. and ferrite operations from Tampa, FL consolidated into Hagerstown, MD plant |
| 1998 |
Xtalonix relocated to Hagerstown, MD plant |
| 1997 |
former European division of Trans-Tech, Inc., Marly, France acquired |
| 1997 |
TRAK acquires Xtalonix Products, Inc. (Columbus, OH), a microwave magnetic and dielectric material manufacturer started by former Trans-Tech, Inc. management/employees, including Dr. Tyke Negas (ex-Chief Engineer of Trans-Tech, Inc., Adamstown, MD) |
| 1972 |
started as internal ferrite materials laboratory and grinding shop for TRAK Microwave Corp. (Tampa, FL) |
| June 2001 |
NMG establishes joint venture with Chinese magnet manufacturer (ISO9002 and QS9000 certified) to supply grades other than Ceramic 1 to address customer demands and broaden magnet product line |
| Oct. 1999 |
CMI relocates R&D and finishing operations to NMG's Bethlehem, PA plant |
| Sept. 1999 |
Central Coast Ceramics changes name to 3C Microwave and relocates to a new 5,000 SF addition to NMG's Bethlehem, PA plant |
| Feb. 1998 |
NMG acquires interest in Central Coast Ceramics, Inc. (Salinas, CA) a start-up mfg. of microwave magnetic and dielectric materials and components (founded by Amal Chaterjee, ex-Chief Engineer of Pacific Ceramics, Inc., formerly Ampex Corp., Sunnyvale, CA) |
| March 1997 |
CMI relocates production operations to NMG's Bethlehem, PA plant |
| June 1996 |
NMG builds 4,400 SF addition as warehouse space |
| July 1993 |
NMG purchases soft ferrite extruded product line and associated equipment from Fair-Rite Products Corp. (Walkill, NY) |
| April 1992 |
CE purchases F-340 (Ceramic 1) product line and associated equipment from Steward, Inc. (Chatanooga, TN) |
| Oct. 1991 |
NMG acquires CMI Technology, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) a mfg. of custom soft ferrites for recording head and scientific applications. Prior history: |
| 1988 |
acquired by Hilby-Yates, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA) (a mfg. of head related hardware) |
| 1988 |
relocated to a new 22,000 SF facility in Santa Clara, CA |
| 1987 |
purchased ferrite processing equipment from IBM (Rochester, MN) |
| 1985 |
acquired by Ceramic Magnetics, Inc. (Fairfield, NJ) |
| 1969 |
established as division of Data Magnetics Co. (a mfg. of recording head ferrites) |
| June 1991 |
NMG relocates to 38,000 SF facility on 5 acres located in Bethlehem, PA |
| May 1990 |
NMG acquires Core-Tronics, Inc. (Orange, NJ) a mfg. of powdered iron cores and microwave absorbers and relocates to Newark, NJ plant |
| Oct. 1987 |
NMG purchases NiZn ferrite compositions, tooling and production equipment from The Stackpole Corp., Ferrite Products Div. (St. Marys, PA) |
| Dec. 1986 |
NMC changes name to National Magnetics Group, Inc. |
| March 1985 |
Hudson Magnetics Co. ceases production |
| Sept. 1983 |
NMC purchases FM-1 (Ceramic 1) product line and associated tooling from Colt Industries, a division of Crucible Magnetics (Elizabethtown, KY) |
| Oct. 1982 |
NMC purchases INDOX 1 (Ceramic 1) product line and associated tooling from EMM, Indiana General Division (Valparaiso, IN) |
| Sept. 1981 |
Oberbeck family acquires Ceramic Elements Co. (So. Plainfield, NJ) a mfg. of soft ferrites and ceramic magnets and relocates to Newark, NJ plant |
| Aug. 1981 |
NMC acquires the Hudson Magnetics division (Winsted, CT), a mfg. of Ceramic 8 permanent magnet motor arcs, from Hudson Wire Co. (Ossining, NY) |
| Dec. 1977 |
National Moldite Co. acquired by Paul A. Oberbeck. Prior history: |
| |
1960 |
NMC relocates to 14,500 SF facility on 0.9 acres located in Newark, NJ |
| 1956 |
NMC acquires Ferricore and relocates to Hillside, NJ plant |
| 1949 |
National Moldite Co. (Hillside, NJ) founded to mfg. ferrite cores as an affiliate of Ferricore |
| 1943 |
Ferricore begins mfg. Ceramic 1 permanent magnets |
| 1940 |
Ferricore, Inc. (Yonkers, NY) founded to mfg. powdered iron cores for WWII military requirements |
