1953
The dream of Union Machine was initiated by Charles Weiler and Waclaw Malhowski, both of whom worked at General Electric - Malhowski as a shop foreman and Weiler as a draftsman and inventor. Even as a fledgling "cellar shop" the hard working founders were dedicated to precision and quality…and their customers took notice.

1954
Charlie and Waclaw sense opportunity in the emerging electronics industry and purchase Union Research Laboratory in Lynn, Massachusetts. By using their ingenuity to design, build and modify machinery to meet specialized electronics industry demands the company rapidly secures a foothold in the burgeoning electronics segment.

1955
Wes Harper, Charlie's son-in-law (and also a GE "alum") joins the company as a part time jig and fixture maker. Wes' passion for quality and education is reflected on his emphasis on training and team approach to production improvements.

1964
Founder Charlie Weiler passes away. Wes assumes leadership and acquires Waclaw's interest. The company continues to flourish as Wes works to solidify its position in aerospace. The company is renamed Union Machine Co. While Wes runs operations and sales, Louise, Wes' wife, manages the office side of the business.

1965
Solidifying Union's family orientation, Wes brings his oldest son Eric on board. For five years Eric learns to master the business at night and pursues an education days… interrupted by a stint with the military during Vietnam.

1970
Eric takes the reigns as Wes's health fails, building on the legacy of innovation, quality and consultative management established by his father and grandfather.

1976
To meet demand, Union moves to larger facilities and acquires it's first numerical control machining capabilities, CAD/CAM engineering and computerized financial systems. The company also re-asserts its aggressive innovation by stepping up automated quality and manufacturing systems and integrating computerized statistical process controls…years ahead of competitors.