About Kennebec Technologies: Our Corporate History

During the last 35 years, Kennebec Technologies has grown from a small shop with manual machines and systems to a sophisticated world-class award-winning manufacturing company specializing in complex, high-precision components for aerospace, defense, alternative energy, medical, semiconductor, and telecom applications.

2009	Kennebec Tool & Die (KTD) changes its name to Kennebec Technologies, to more accurately reflect the breadth of its capabilities in engineering and production.
2008	ITAR compliance/certification
2006 – 2008	KTD engages in major technology turnover, investing $3M in new equipment and planning for building expansion
2005	KTD implements AS9100B designation to become dual certified (with ISO 9001:2000).
2004	KTD adds isolated clean area and ultrasonic equipment to better service semiconductor and medical industries.
2003	KTD implements a major upgrade to its facilities and systems to conform to ISO 9001:2000 standards. KTD adds 20,000 hours of machining capacity (4 machining centers and 12 new jobs) KTD partners with the State of Maine and the Maine MEP to implement lean manufacturing methodologies.
2002	Wick Johnson is selected as the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) “Small Business Person of the Year” for Maine. Maine State Senate President, Richard A. Bennett, honors KTD with the “Cornerstone Award” for its high-quality work and its investment in the Kennebec County economy and community.
2001	Maine’s Governor Angus King gives his prestigious “Award for Business Excellence” to KTD for its commitment to the community’s educational institutions. KTD adds its first Nakamura-Tome multi-tasking twin-spindle turning center — one of the first dozen such machines imported to the USA — upgrading its capability to machine parts complete in one setup.
2000	KTD implements ISO 9000 designation. A major flight systems company in the aerospace industry names KTD “Supplier of the Year.”
1993	To keep up with growing demand, KTD doubles the size of its facility to 20,000sf and expands and improves its quality-control and engineering departments.
1987	KTD moves from Ed Prendergast’s garage to a 10,000sf plant on 150 Church Hill Road in Augusta.
1984	Charles (“Wick”) Johnson purchases KTD from Ed Prendergast.
1980 – 1984	KTD begins manufacturing aerospace parts—initially for space shuttle fuel cells.
1978	KTD wins contract to manufacture skin dies for Boeing 757s and 767s.
1972	Ed Prendergast begins operating Kennebec Tool & Die from his garage.

our corporate history