Our History
Dielectrics was originally founded in 1954. Initially, the company built high frequency welding equipment which was sold to manufacturers and fabricators in the vinyl products industry. They operated out of a converted house on Cochran Street in Chicopee Falls.
In the spring of 1959, the direction of the company changed from an equipment manufacturer to that of a manufacturer and fabricator of custom vinyl products. The company soon outgrew these first surroundings and moved to larger facilities on East Street where the company continued to prosper as new products came on board.
In 1971, Dielectrics moved due to the Chicopee Falls urban renewal project. That summer, the relocation to the newer modern plant at 6 Second Avenue was completed. Continued expansion of product lines meant the need to lease additional warehouse space and manufacturing facilities for a sewing division on Front Street in Indian Orchard. Operating with these two locations proved inefficient. In 1978, Dielectrics made the move to its current facility located at 300 Burnett Road in Chicopee.
Subsequent decades continued to bring about change and growth:
1980's - Dielectrics expands current location to 130K square feet, continues to expand production as well as new R&D capabilities.
1990's - A Joint Venture with a European medical bag manufacturer is both formed and subsequently acquired. Dielectrics invests in two medical manufacturing areas, rated at class 100K and 10K. Begins to build an extensive IP portfolio of processes and product features. Significant investments are made in R&D staffing and prototyping laboratories.
2000's - DXM is formed in Xiamen, China and the first medical product line is transferred. R&D capabilities are expanded, including a pilot production room and professional product development staff. Dielectrics celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2004, with continued family ownership and management.
This current facility is supported by over 175 designers, engineers, and manufacturing personnel. The company has expanded its Class 10,000 and Class 100,000 clean room facilities. Our manufacturing, quality, and development facilities are state-of-the-art and are managed in an ISO 13485 and 9001 quality environment.