History of Cross Technologies
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Cross Technologies is Founded
Cross Technologies was Founded in 1958 by C. Robert Dyla and is opened on Greene Street, Detroit
Cross Technologies Moves Facilities
In 1962 Cross Technologies moves to a larger Facility on Woodmere Street, Detroit
Acquisition of DURA-LUBE
In 1974 Cross Purchased DURA-LUBE of Jackson, Michigan
Robert J. Dyla assumes control of Cross Technologies
In 1986 Founder C. Robert Dyla passed away, his Son, Robert J. Dyla assumes control of Cross Technologies
Cross Tech Creations
In 1988 Cross Technologies produces it’s first totally synthetic, water based die-lubricant!
Dennis Kendall joins Cross Technologies!
In 1990 Dennis Kendall joins Cross Technologies as Technical consultant
Dennis Kendall named Technical Director
In 1992 Dennis Kendall named Technical Director of Cross Technologies
Cross Enters Asian market
In 1996 Cross Technologies enters Asian market
Cross Technologies Enters Indian market
In 1999 Cross Technologies enters Indian market
Mark Brown joins Cross Technologies
In 2000 Mark Brown joins Cross Technologies as Director of Sales
Cross Technologies is Sold!
In 2003 Cross Technologies is sold to Dyla, Kendall and Brown
Change of Cross Tech Management
In 2003 Mark Brown named President, Dennis Kendall named Vice-President, Bob Dyla named Vice-President.
Industry first, water-free, shot sleeve (pellet and oil) die cast lubricant introduced
In 2004 Cross Technologies introduces industry first, water-free, shot sleeve (pellet and oil) die cast lubricant eliminating or reducing the need for traditional water based die lubricant.
Cross Moves Facilities
In 2011 Cross moved to new Westland Corporate and manufacturing headquarters, Cross Technologies Group, Inc. is born
First Polymeric forging lubricant introduced
In 2013 Cross Technologies introduces industry first Polymeric forging lubricant
