Kirkhill-TA is a subsidiary of publicly traded Esterline Technologies (NYSE: ESL), Esterline Technologies is a specialized manufacturing company serving principally aerospace and defense markets. In 1999, Esterline Technologies combined the resources of two of the world  leading companies in engineered elastomer and aerospace clamping solutions: Kirkhill Rubber Company and TA Mfg. to form Kirkhill-TA. As part of the Esterline family, Kirkhill-TA maintains small company responsiveness with all the advantages of a larger company: industry expertise, financial strength and seasoned management. Esterline has manufacturing operations throughout the U.S. and Europe.