About TJ Davies
About TJ Davies
T.J. Davies Company, Inc. was started in 1965 by Thomas Jared Davies, a United States Navy veteran who learned the manufacturing trade at Swagelok Company before launching his own business with support from his parents and his former boss, Fred A. Lennon. The company was originally named Deb-Sher Machine, after Thomas's two daughters, Debra and Sherry, before later being renamed T.J. Davies Company.
T.J. Davies began as a job shop, making a variety of products for one customer at a time before finding its focus. About 45 years ago the company introduced its signature product, high-quality retention knobs produced on lathes, becoming the first in the industry to use this precision production method.
In August 2018, Tom Davies passed away, leaving the business to his daughter, Sherry Davies, who has maintained the company's values, mission, and vision while adding innovation and increasing community involvement. ChatMRO indexes the TJ Davies catalog so buyers can search by retention knob thread size or tool holder compatibility to find matching components.
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Frequently asked questions
Who founded TJ Davies and what was the company originally called?
TJ Davies was founded in 1965 by Thomas Jared Davies and was originally named Deb-Sher Machine, after his two daughters Debra and Sherry. The company was later renamed T.J. Davies Company.
What is TJ Davies' signature product?
TJ Davies is known for high-quality retention knobs produced on lathes, introduced roughly 45 years ago. The company was the first in the industry to use this precision lathe-turning production method.
Where did Thomas Jared Davies learn the manufacturing trade?
Thomas Jared Davies learned the manufacturing trade at Swagelok Company before starting his own business. He launched T.J. Davies with support from his parents and his former boss, Fred A. Lennon.
Who runs TJ Davies today?
Sherry Davies, daughter of founder Thomas Jared Davies, has run the company since his passing in August 2018. She has maintained the company's values and mission while adding innovation and community involvement.
What products does TJ Davies make besides retention knobs?
Beyond its signature retention knobs, TJ Davies produces pull studs and other machine tool components. The company began as a job shop making various products before settling on its current precision component focus.