Company History At TBA, our history is rooted in a commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction. From our humble beginnings to our current success, we've strived to uphold these values in everything we do.
1957
FOUNDING YEAR TBA was founded by Sam S. Leto, Sr., who was joined by his son, Sam Jr., and brother-in-law, Ralph Guincho.
1972
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DEFENSE In 1986, under Sam Jr.’s leadership, TB&A leveraged its minority-owned status to expand defense work and built its current 95,000 sq. ft. facility. Tampa Brass & Aluminum joined Raytheon and the DoD’s Mentor- Protégé Program and was named Florida’s U.S. Small Business of the Year in 2000 and 2007. PARTNERSHIP INNOVATION TBA expanded into oil and gas by innovating in pump and flow part manufacturing with advanced equipment and in-house spray-and- fuse capability to ensure quality and reliability. RECOGNITION Raytheon Missile Systems and Tampa Brass & Aluminum Corp. received the Nunn-Perry Award from the U.S. Department of Defense for their accomplishments as a mentor-protégé team. EXPANSION In November 2024, TBA welcomed Aubrey Greene as its new owner, ushering in a new era of innovation and growth. Within 15 years, TBA grew to twenty employees, expanded into machining to and in 1980 moved to a larger North Tampa facility.
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