+(734) 895-8084
1210 Manufacturers Drive Westland, MI 48186
Stay connected:

Our History

History of Cross Technologies

  • 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