About Jet Tool
Mission: Deliver Top Notch Assemblies & Components for Top Notch Manufacturers
Rooted in Aviation and a deep pride in the quality of our work, we’re here to make sure our customers get the critical tooling, parts, and assemblies that make their jobs easier while providing meaningful work to the people in our community.
Strengths
We may be small. But we’ve been around forever! And we’ve become known as a leader in our industry: rolling up our sleeves since our founder first opened the doors in 1963.
We have a dream… we stick to it, and we’re in the business of doing the same for our customers: no matter how big, small, or specific they may be.
At Jet Tool, we’ve made it a habit to carefully select and strengthen the finest manufacturing professionals from our local and national talent pool.
We’re proud to say we’ve built our brand on the capabilities of an extremely savvy team— it’s the most important ingredient to our success.
Heart & Soul
At Jet Tool, we care about our customers, our partners, and our community. We believe it takes heart and soul to truly soar to success and be the best we can be.
We’re fueled by a salt-of-the-earth work ethic and a humble determination to do our part. We’re proud to contribute to our community, our great nation, and the world.
Jet Tool serves both commercial and government OEMs and suppliers with precise, accurate products in order to keep our world moving forward. We’ll get your vision up off the ground— both literally and figuratively.
History
1963: An airplane pilot and mechanic named Don Brettrager lands his plane in Chesaning, MI, and notices a small machining company for sale next to the airstrip. He buys the assets and the building and establishes Chesaning Manufacturing Inc.
1975: After building up and selling a division called Bretco that made original EDM cutting and die-sinking machines, Don saw an industry need and opportunity. He purchased the assets of Jetool, an aerospace GSE and MRO tooling machine shop. The company began doing business as Jetool and ramped up its GSE/MRO tooling services.
2017: Founder Don Brettrager and his wife Patricia retire and exit from Jetool. Their children, Tom, Jan, Dan, and Ron, continue as shareholders and managers while keeping their eyes on an exit plan.
2020: Jetool invests in improved certified welding capabilities to include 17-4 PH in order to support customer projects. Jetool also achieves AS9100D and ISO9001:2015 certification.
2021: Chris Soule joins as the new General Manager of Jetool and officially took ownership of the company. With a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management, and more than 15 years of combined experience orchestrating and administering welding and manufacturing operations, Chris has been steadfastly working to upgrade systems and processes in order to better serve the company.
2023: Chris hires Marketing Metal to develop a new brand that reflects the company’s advancements and their big vision for the future. This includes changing the name to Jet Tool to avoid any confusion on how to pronounce it.