Summary of New England Spring History

Formation of New England Spring (2023)
New England Spring was established through the merger of Colonial Spring (Bristol, CT) and Hardware Products (Chelsea, MA). This consolidation united over 75 years of expertise, allowing operations to move into a single advanced facility in Bristol. The combined company provides enhanced efficiency, capabilities, and ISO 9001 and AS 9100 certifications, benefiting customers in aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and automotive markets.

Colonial Spring History

• Founded in 1946 in Hartford, CT, expanding to Bristol by 1977.
• Key milestones:
  • Acquired HanDee Spring Co. (1999), entering aerospace markets.
  • Achieved ISO 9001 (2003) and AS 9100 (2004) certifications.
  • Merged with Triple A Spring (2004), expanding capabilities in strip and wire components.
  • Fully owned by SEI MetalTek since 2006.

Hardware Products History

• Established in 1866 in Boston, MA, initially producing machined hardware.
• Ownership transitions:
  • Acquired by George Underwood in 1971.
  • Purchased by Catalyst Group (1991) and later SEI MetalTek (1993).
• Relocated to Chelsea, MA, in the early 1990s.

The merger of these storied companies positions New England Spring for innovative growth and expanded customer service opportunities.