OUR PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS — RAytheon

Beginnings 1920s and 1930s In 1922, Raytheon is founded as the American Appliance Company, a maker of machinery, motors and components. In 1930, Texas Instruments (TI) is founded as Geophysical Service, Inc. a provider of contract exploration services to the petroleum industry. In 1932, Hughes Aircraft is created as a division of the Hughes Tool Company, with a focus on military aircraft research and design; Beech Aircraft is established that same year. In 1945, the Texas Engineering and Manufacturing Company (TEMCO), precursor to E-Systems, is founded.  World War II Years 1940s Raytheon meets urgent production needs for magnetron tubes used...