Loos & Co.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Founder | August "Gus" Loos |
| Headquarters | Pomfret, Connecticut , United States |
| Products | Aircraft cable, wire rope, plastic-coated steel cable, cable assemblies, stainless steel wire products |
| Website | www |
Loos & Co., Inc. is a privately held manufacturer located in Pomfret, Connecticut, specializing in the production of aircraft cable, wire rope, plastic-coated steel cable, cable assemblies, and stainless steel wire products.
History
Established in 1958 by August "Gus" Loos,[1] the business began as a manufacturer's representative, importing aircraft cable and wire rope from Europe and Japan while distributing tools and fittings.
In 1962, the company initiated manufacturing of cable assemblies and expanded its operations in 1964 to include plastic-coated cables. By 1971, Loos & Co. had acquired machinery to produce wire rope and cable internally.[2] The firm achieved qualification to manufacture aircraft cable meeting US Government standards in 1974.[3]
Throughout the following decades, Loos diversified into consumer markets by applying aircraft-grade cables to products such as bicycle locks,[4] sporting goods, and additional items.[5] Confronted with international price competition during the early 1990s, the company redirected its efforts toward specialized market segments.
Currently, Loos & Co. manufactures an extensive variety of wire, aircraft cable, and wire rope tailored for aerospace, military, and commercial applications. Their products are utilized in aircraft flight controls, elevators, fitness machines, rigging systems, and scaffolding. The company functions as an OEM supplier for prominent corporations such as Boeing, General Dynamics, and Bombardier.[6]
Medical Market
The company has extended its product line into the medical sector by supplying medical-grade wire, cable, and cable assemblies crafted from diverse stainless steel alloys.
Charity
Loos & Co. actively contributes to community and industry initiatives, including donating a stainless steel replica of John A. Roebling's iron rope for the Allegheny Portage Railroad project. They have also provided materials to Connecticut Corsair for the restoration of a Vought F4U Corsair fighter and supplied wire products to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp—a nonprofit summer camp founded by Paul Newman for children with serious illnesses.
External links
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ "QPD Database MIL-DTL-83420M Part Supplier List". Retrieved 2011-02-22.
- ↑ Popular Science October 1975 "Two Handy Bike Locks". October 1975.
- ↑ Loos, A.W. Wire Technology Magazine. November 12, 1977. 33.
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