About Us
Jetool is a custom machining, fabrication and assembly partner that works with aerospace, defense, and niche manufacturers to provide tight tolerance, complex parts and assemblies in metal, plastic, composites, and wood. Founded as Chesaning MFG. Co., Inc. in 1963 and doing business as (DBA) Jetool since 1975, we are a time-tested quality and service leader. Our core values are:
Family & Community - We love to be involved and support our people, schools, and region.
Workmanship - No button pushers here. It's all about precision and attention to detail.
Customer Service - All our partners, internally and externally get our best effort and support.
Open-mindedness - We are a flexible partner and strive to flex and grow with our customers.
Growth - We believe in progress and strive to help our partners progress with us.
Integrity - We do what we say, and deliver on time, on spec, and on budget.
Timeline
MEDIA COVERAGE
1963
1975
After building up and selling a division called Bretco, (OEM for EDM cutting and die sinking machines), Don B. purchased the assets of Jetool, an aerospace GSE and MRO tooling machine shop. Chesaning Manufacturing Inc. began doing business as Jetool and ramped up the GSE/MRO tooling services.
2017-2018
Founder Don Brettrager and his wife Patricia Brettrager retire and exit from Jetool in 2017. Their children, Tom, Jan, Dan and Ron, continue as shareholders and managers. Tom retires and exits company in 2018.
2020
Jetool invests in improved Certified Welding capabilities to include 17-4 PH in order to support customer projects jetool achieves AS9100-D and ISO9001:2015 certifications
2021
Chris Soule joins as the new General Manager of Jetool.
Chris comes to us with a Master of Engineering Management, and with more than 15 years of combined experience orchestrating and administering welding and manufacturing operations.
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