2023 Retention Knob Catalog

T.J. Davies Company, Inc. was started in 1965 by our father, Thomas Jared Davies. Dad originally named the company Deb-Sher Machine after his two daughters, Debra and Sherry. He later changed the name to T.J. Davies Company. Soon after Dad finished his service in the United States Navy, our family moved to the Cleveland area, where he took a position with Swagelok, a well-established fittings manufacturing company. After working briefly at Swagelok, our grandparents gave Dad a small loan to start his company. Fred A. Lennon, Dad’s boss and Founder of Swagelok, contracted with Dad’s new company to manufacture parts for them. After serving in the Vietnam War, Uncle Russell (one of Dad’s younger brothers) joined the company. The company started as a “job shop,” making various products including retention knobs for Mazak. About 45 years ago, we began to produce retention knobs on lathes. T.J. Davies Company was the first to use this production method to manufacture retention knobs. Currently, we offer over 500 different styles of retention knobs and add new knobs as new machines are introduced. If someone has a machine and is unsure what knob they need, we are the company they call. Additionally, we make custom knobs for older machines that no other company makes. We have a full-time Programmer and a full-time Mechanical Engineer on staff who can assist with your custom retention knob needs. In August 2018, our father passed away, leaving the business to the next generation. Although Tom is no longer here, the company’s values, mission, and vision remain the same. Thank you for suppor ¥ ing our small business. T. J. Davies Compa ny

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