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Old Values, New IdeasETCO INFORMATION GUIDE2010
Old Values, New Ideas
25 Bellows Street
Warwick, RI 02888
ETCONorth
P / 401.467.2400
F / 401.067.9230
ETCO.com
3004 62nd Avenue East
Bradenton, FL 34203
ETCOSouth
P / 401.467.2400
F / 401.067.9230
6300 Tower Lane, Suite 12
Bradenton, FL 34203ETCO
R&D
P / 401.467.2400
F / 401.067.9230
ETCO Incorporated was founded in 1947 as Electric Terminal Corporation. The original company
produced wall plug blades in strip form for attachment by the customer on a patented air operated
machine. ETCO, which recently celebrated its 63rd anniversary, still produces wall plug blades to
this day.
As the years went on the company expanded the product line into thousands of different products,
both stock and custom designed proprietary products tooled for our customer's individual needs.
Our proprietary products currently represent approximately half of ETCO’s sales.
The company now has two divisions plus a separate R&D facility. One division provides electronic
connectors to a wide variety of industries while the other division serves the automotive industry
and its unique needs.
At ETCO we believe that old values and customer service should still be the rule. At ETCO we won't
take an order unless we can guarantee on time delivery and exact conformance to your requirements.
At ETCO all managers, (including myself) are accessible and are totally dedicated to customer
satisfaction.
The founders of ETCO had very basic values based on integrity. Today we still live by those values,
even as we pursue innovative products that will serve our customers needs in the decades ahead.
David Dunn
Chairman
History & Values
History, R&D and RacingOld Values, New Ideas
The R & D Division in Florida is totally focused on improving current product offerings and developing
new products that better serve our customers needs. For example, the patented Flat-Snap product that
we introduced recently has generated orders from a wide variety of industries. Flat-Snap is arguably the
most innovative new product in the connector business in over 100 years.
At ETCO R&D we also test and develop automotive products in conjunction with our own racing program.
Our flagship Pontiac GTO has led us to develop rugged automotive components that produce more
torque and speed than ever before and they consistently exceed SAE requirements. We never stop
pushing the quality (and speed) envelope.
Research & DevelopmentAutomotive Racing Program
The Engineered Products division, located in Warwick, Rhode Island, is the original ETCO division and
has been the breeding ground for the other successful ETCO divisions. This division’s dedication to
investing in new technologies and manufacturing techniques has enabled Engineered Products to
constantly evolve and stay ahead of its customer’s ever changing needs.
Engineered Products supplies over 1,500 standard connector products including rings, spades,
disconnects, pins and receptacles. Our customers include manufacturers of appliances, lighting
fixtures, wire harnesses, motors, medical devices, and consumer electronics products among others.
Stock Products
Stock & Custom ProductsOld Values, New Ideas
ETCO Custom Electrical Terminals can be designed and manufactured to match OEM assembly,
environment, and application requirements with respect to function, size, material, and packaging.
Developed using rapid prototyping with 3-D solid modeling analysis, special purpose terminals
can be created from design through full integration with a customer’s production process.
Offered with compatible application equipment, ETCO Custom Electrical Terminals can be produced
from a wide range of materials in a wide range of sizes depending upon design requirements.
From lead frames to applicators, ETCO can develop a custom products manufacturing process that
will produce higher quality components at faster speeds, helping to make your entire operation
more efficient.
Custom Products
The Automotive Products division was started in Bradenton, Florida in 1978. It was established as an
independent division to concentrate on and become the industry leader in the ignition components
business. Small company response with large company resources enabled the division to grow from
a modest 5,000 square-foot facility producing 500,000 components per year to a 60,000 square-foot
facility producing 450,000,000 components a year.
Automotive Products division supplies original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers
with high quality spark plug and distributor terminals, as well as rubber insulators. These components
are then attached to wire and booted using specially designed equipment at the customer's facility.
Automotive Products
Automotive Products & ApplicatorsOld Values, New Ideas
All ETCO products are supported by application equipment that we produce in-house. The equipment
includes mini-style applicators, presses and autoband machines.
Our versatile next generation applicators can be used for bench work or in automated lines, and they
handle a wide range of wire sizes and terminals. Our applicators are dependable and include the
benefits of adjustable crimp heights, quick-change tooling and high speed output.
Applicators
