Universe Machine History
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1965 |
Universe Machine & Welding (1965) Co. Ltd. was co-founded by Pete Czurlok, Kurt Feigel Sr. & Alfred Pohl, in a 2000 sq. ft. facility
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| 1970 | Peter & Kurt acquire Alfred’s shares | |
| 1971 | Expansion to 4000 sq. ft. | |
| 1973 | Universe facility expands to 7000 sq. ft. | |
| 1977 | Kurt acquires Peter’s shares. Name changes to Universe Machine & Welding (1977) Co. Ltd. | |
| 1979 | Universe relocated to 5546 – 89 Street, 15,000 sq. ft. | |
| 1982 | Expansion to 30,000 sq. ft. | |
| 1984 | Universe implements quality standard system CSA Z299.3 | |
| 1985 | Name change to Universe Machine Corporation | |
| 1987 | Expansion to 42,000 sq. ft. | |
| 1989 | Universe forms partnership with Score Energy Products Inc. | |
| 1993 |
Universe is awarded the Pinnacle Award for one of the best run family businesses in Alberta
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| 1996 | Implementation of quality system to ISO standard - audited by QMI | |
| 1998 | Expansion to 56,000 sq. ft. | |
| 1999 | Universe forms partnership with Saturn Machine Works Ltd. | |
| 2000 |
Managements adopts TQM (Total Quality Management) methodology to further improve our ability to meet customer’s requirements
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| 2006 | Expansion and new head office to 100,000 sq. ft.at 5545 – 91 Street | |
| 2011 | 7000 sq. ft expansion added to the high capacity bay | |
| 2015 | Universe celebrates it's 50th anniversary. |
