Commander’s Visit - Top 500 Defense Critical Prime Contractors
Feb 23, 2023 – Being Top 500 Defense Prime Contractors providing critical parts to our Warfighters, Fort Worth Gasket & Supply received the Commander’s visit with his entourage team of First Line Supervisors, Industrial Specialists, Quality Assurance Specialists, and Administrative Contracting Officers. Together, we reviewed Contracts deliveries and supply chain challenges, and shared product use and application requirements....
Derek Boone’s Article is published in USNI
February 2022 -- Derek Boone’s Article is published in USNI...
Top 500 DLA Virtual Recognition & Site Tour /Audit
May 13, 2021 -- FWG recognized as one of the Defense Top 500 Prime Contractors providing critical parts...
Top 500 Defense Contractors audit by DLA in FWG
January 21, 2020 -- DLA representatives audited FWG as one of the Defense Top 500 Prime Contractors providing critical parts....
FWG Sponsors Armed Forces Bowl
October 11, 2016 -- FWG is proud to support the 2016 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl and have become one of the Corporate Partners. Besides bringing our people to the game, we are also sponsoring Armed Forces Tickets to bring our troops and their families to the game.
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FWG Product Taining Intensive
September 29, 2016 -- Three days of product training and sales calls on expansion joints, gasketing, and spiral wounds to serve power industry and waste water treatment plants.
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FWG Completes Successful Navy Audit
April 11, 2016 --FWG completed a successful Navy audit on our quality system.
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FWG Conducts Senatorial Facility Tour
July 23, 2015 -- Senatorial facility tour for Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition.
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We Honor Dave Boone's Service to Us All
December 12, 2013 -- We want to honor Dave's service in the US Army and Fort Worth Gasket. On behalf of the family and FWG associates we wish to express our thanks for your kind expression of sympathy during the challenging times.
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Ms Boone Interviewed by NBC News
May 1, 2013 -- NBC News interviewing Chi-Yeh Boone about sequestration's affect on local defense industry
NBC News - Businesses slash jobs as sequester impact hits
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Derek Boone Interviewed by Fox 4 News
February 25, 2013 -- Fox 4 News interviews Derek Boone about sequestration's affect on local defense industry.
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FWG Presents Plaque to U.S. Rep. Kay Granger
November 6, 2012 -- Star-Telegram reports: "U.S. Rep. Kay Granger receives a plaque from Chi-Yeh "Angela" Boone, the owner and CEO of Fort Worth Gasket & Supply. Among other products, the company manufactures gaskets for everything from U.S. Navy ships to municipal water systems."
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Ms Boone, Panelist for National Mentor Day
October 2, 2012 -- Ms. Boone participated in the panel in the National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day.
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FWG Conducts Plant Tour for SBA Officials
August 10, 2011 -- Fort Worth Gasket & Supply has the honor to conduct a plant tour for U.S. Small Business Administration: Mr. Rob Hill, Associate Administrator of Office of Field Operations - Washington, D.C., Ms. Yolanda Garcia Olivarez, Regional Administrator - Region VI, and Herbert Austin, District Director - DFW District Office.
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New Gasket Cutter Goes Online
August 2011 -- Our new automated gasket cutting machine has now started production. We also custom cut materials to your requirement. Please call Daniel King at 817-616-0393 for details.
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FWG Welcomes Veteran Troy Edwards
August 10, 2011 -- Fort Worth Gasket & Supply has been working with Fort Worth Veterans Industries in supporting "Hire a Veteran" program in helping veterans back to work. We welcome our newest member, Mr. Troy Edwards.
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FWG Purchases New Gasket Cutter
June 2011 -- Fort Worth Gasket & Supply has purchased an automated gasket cutting equipment, Digital Express, which is scheduled to deliver by the end of June.
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FWG Selected for SBA Leadership Program
April 2011 -- Fort Worth Gasket & Supply has been selected as one of the premier firms that will participate in the 2011 SBA Emerging E200 Leadership Training Program.
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Move to New Facilities on Gravel Drive
October 2010 -- Fort Worth Gasket & Supply has moved into new larger facilities at 2200 Gravel Dr., Fort Worth, Texas. The new facility is located in the Riverbend Business Park and provides needed additional space for expansion and new equipment.
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FWG Contributes to the U.S.S. George H. W. Bush
January 10, 2009 -- Fort Worth Gasket & Supply is proud of our small contribution to the building of U.S.S. George H. W. Bush. President Bush and Former President George H. W. Bush attended the commissioning ceremony of the U.S.S. George H.W. Bush
"She represents the craftsmanship of many skilled builders, and thousands of hours of preparation. And so I congratulate all of you on this tremendous achievement." — President George W. Bush
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