Our Story
Over the Years
1957
Spectrum R&D Company established
Spectrum patented Starfinder, licensed for manufacture to A.C. Gilbert; earns “Toy of the Year” status

1959
Spectrum patented pressure switches, licensed for manufacture to Haydon Smith, Inc. specified on X-15 rocket engine
Spectrum nuclear reactor pressure switches specified on Long Beach Cruiser, atomic powered naval vessel

1965
Spectrum R&D develops Schick Hot Lather Machine, Spectrum conducts producibility program, manufacturing 30,000 assemblies
Spectrum develops Engine Air Particle Separator (EAPS) pressure switches for Sikorsky CH53 Aircraft

1968
Spectrum develops Hi-Low Dual Transmission pressure switch for Sikorsky CH53 Aircraft
Spectrum develops and patents BLADEALERT® density sensor for Sikorsky cockpit bim blade monitor

1974
Spectrum develops and patents Damper Indicator Reservoir Accumulator for UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter
Spectrum develops and patents state-of-the-art self-sealing breakaway valve BALVAC®, for aircraft post-crash fire resistance

1981
Spectrum develops and patents DELTALERT® differential pressure sensor/indicator for M-60 Tank
Spectrum selected as “Supplier of the Year” by Northrop Grumman Corp., and awarded Region 1 “Contractor of the Year” by the Small Business Administration

2005
Spectrum selected a Sikorsky “Top 100 Supplier”
Spectrum acquires new 36,000 sq. ft. facility as its new headquarters, in Milford CT

2010
Spectrum Secures BlackHawk Multi-Year Award with Sikorsky Aircraft, as Premier Hydraulic Sub-assembly Supplier
Sikorsky Selects Spectrum to Provide Complete Fuel System Kit For Next Generation S-97 RAIDERâ„¢ Helicopter

2013
Five Year Army Overhaul Contract On The SAS Awarded to Spectrum for 2,000 Helo Army Fleet
Spectrum successfully completes the 28th and final fuel sponson assembly for the Canadian H-92 Aircraft

2016
Spectrum selected to supply breakaway fuel valves for both Army JMR demonstrator aircraft
Spectrum celebrates 60 years of business growth as a manufacturer of aerospace components

2018
Army awards 3rd consecutive UH-60 SAS Overhaul Contract for five additional years

2020
Bell Supplier of the Year

2022
Spectrum celebrates 65 Years in business.
