History 1968 - Founded by Dane Felch & Jack Gauger 1971 - Became incorporated, approximately 1200 sq. ft. 1981 - First plant in Schofield's new industrial park. 5 employees, 6,000 sq. ft. 1984 - First addition to Schofield facility. 6 employees, 10,000 sq. ft. 1992 - Jack Gauger's partnership purchased by Tom & Janet Felch. 12 employees. 1994 - Second addition to Schofield facility. Additional 8,000 sq. ft. 1996 - Third addition to Schofield facility. Additional 8,800 sq. ft. 25 employees. 2000 - J & D Tube Benders, Inc. becomes the first plant to move into the Village of Weston's new industrial park. New plant 90,000 sq. ft. 70 employees. 2005 - First addition of new facility is completed.  114,000 square feet. 2007- Listed as one of  "Americas fastest growing private companies" by INC 5000. 2008-  J & D Tube Benders adds its first fully automated robotic welding cell.  2009 - With the addition of new tooling and equipment, J & D Tube Benders now offers 1-D bending for sizes 2.00" through 5.00" OD 2010 - J & D Tube Benders adds a 3-axis tube laser capable of cutting up to 6.00" OD round tube and 4.00" square tube.  A new 150 mm full CNC bender is also added increasing the the maximum tube to be bent to 6.00" OD. 2011 - J & D Tube Benders is named “TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal®” 2011 Industry Award Winner. Read Article