Tendon Manufacturing was founded in July of 1988 by Michael
Gordon Sr. and Greg Tench. Greg and Mike worked together at Warner and Swasey
until 1987 and while working together, they formed what would become, a
lifelong friendship. Greg knew the manufacturing side of the metal fabrication
business and Mike knew how to handle the fiscal side of the metal fabrication
business. As Greg recalls, “To run a successful business together for almost 30
years, never get into an argument and still be best friends, that is the
definition of a partnership.” The company started as a general machine shop with
just 6 employees. Sheet metal fabrication was added shortly after inception,
and now in 2016, Tendon employs over 75 highly skilled metal fabricators in our
50,000 square foot facility located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Tendon is
unique in the metal fabrication & manufacturing industry because of the full-service
nature of the company. Whether it is laser cutting parts, welding, machining,
forming, assembling, powder coating, prototype designing or 3D printing, Tendon
offers everything in between for their clients and operates 24/7.
Since 1988, Tendon has grown from being a small machine shop
in Cleveland, Ohio to a national company conducting business across the world.
Today, you can find Tendon manufactured parts in big box stores, hospitals,
lighting stores, marinas, office buildings, professional stadiums, tanning
salons, vehicles and many other places. Tendon Manufacturing has grown year
over year since 1988 due to our constant effort in cross-training employees,
expanding our sheet metal fabrication capabilities and by investing in our
customers. At Tendon, we find great satisfaction in seeing our customers succeed
and we continue to grow with each of our clients.