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It's been almost 100 years since Bennett Heat Treating and Brazing Co. first opened its doors.
Based in Newark, N.J., the company was established in 1923 by Wilbur Bennett, a one-armed blacksmith. The commercial heat treater and longtime MTI member really took off - and became a family affair - in 1954 when Anthony Quaglia purchased the business.
Since the day Anthony bought it, Bennett has been performing aerospace heat-treating and brazing services for most major aircraft and defense companies. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Anthony's son David Quaglia restructured the company to adjust to the current manufacturing climate. He consolidated some processes and focused on higher-quality work. David also assembled an efficient team and rolled up his sleeves to keep costs down.
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