1980-March
Established Altak, Inc. by Al Kabeshita $90,000 capital
1980-August
Became sole US distributor for Asahi Seiki Spring Forming Machinery
1982-October
Became sole US distributor of Fuji-Seiki spring testing equipment
1990-June
Began production of automotive wire harnesses for HONDA Tier 1 supplier
1994-February
Purchased and moved into 5,000 square ft. facility in Elk Grove Vlg. IL
1995-May
Began production of automotive wire harnesses for NISSAN Tier 1 supplier
1996-November
Received Minority Certification from the State of Illinois
1997-November
Began production of fully automated bulb+socket (DICS) assembly machine
2000-February
Received QS-9000 Certification Started production for Toyota, GM, and Mitsubishi Tier 1 Suppliers
2003-September
Received Illinois Minority Manufacturer of the year for 2003
2004-July
2006- October
Received ISO 9001:2000 Certification
