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 RAIDER™ 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.
“At the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) Supplier’s Conference held August 31 – September 1, 2004, I had the pleasure of presenting awards to the suppliers who achieved or exceeded the standards for the DSCC’s Recognition For Excellence Award. Please accept my personal congratulations along with the enclosed award. This award acknowledges your firm as one of the 151 companies who attained an exemplary level of contract performance during calendar year 2003. As one of the DCSS’s quality suppliers, you played a critical role in our ability to maintain the highest level of support to the men and women in our armed forces who defend our shores freedom around the world. Again, congratulations and thank you for a job well done.”
“I compliment Spectrum on the outstanding support we receive from you. We asked for assistance with our support efforts in providing parts and material for production of the Apache transmission and you were able to provide a quality product and timely delivery. Please accept our sincere thanks for your continued support of national security.”
“Spectrum is one of the suppliers chosen for this award as a result of timely shipments, assistance with design efforts, and outstanding patience during the Qual Test Report approval process. Spectrum is fortunate to have such a responsive staff.”
