About the T & D Metal Company
The Founders:
T&D metal Products LLC was incorporated during
May, 1951 by Otto Tauck and Howard Dittrich in Morengo,
Illinois. Howard was the visionary and idea person,
while Otto became the financier. Both people formed a
great team to accomplish the creation of T & D Metal.
T&D Metal went
through many changes and locations in the early years
and finally settled in Watseka, Illinois at a building
(formerly owned by TRW) that had some manufacturing
equipment and the space T&D Metal would need to be a
successful operation. Howard Dittrich bought the
building at auction and before T&D Metals move to the
Watseka location, Mr.Dittrich purchased Mr.Taucks stock
and became the sole owner of T&D and the business
continues today as a family run operation.
Current Operations:
Roger Dittrich, Howard's son, virtually grew up
in the business and has a vast knowledge of all aspects
relating to manufacturing and sheet metal production
costs and development. Roger first started out as an
tool & die apprentice while in high school and worked in
all the positions at T&D Metal during the years. In 1981
Roger was promoted to General Manager after proving his
hard work and knowledge earned that position. Roger
helped direct T&D Metal with his father until 1985 when
his father decided to retire and sell the company to
Roger. Thus, beginning the new chapter in the operation
with Roger as the owner and director.
Since then T&D Metal has increased its sales, quality
and production.
Now, nearly 20 years later, Shane Dittrich (Roger's son)
started just the way Roger had by growing up in the
business. He is 3rd generation and is bringing new ideas
and energy to T&D Metal as the General Manager.
Hopefully, T&D Metal will also become a part of your
family!
Give us a call and let us bring our years of
family quality business to your project as we have since
1951.
Thank You,
Roger and Shane Dittrich
815-432-4938
Yes, its true,
the owners actually are here everyday at the business,
so when you call you can certainly dicuss your needs
with one of us or our very experienced managers.
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