We updated our logo in 2017 after a 50-year run.
Flintco has come a long way since our founding more than a century ago. Take a walk with us down memory lane to see how we started from humble beginnings to where we are today.
1908–1918
1908–1918
Revelers watch the first ball drop in Times Square to usher in the New Year and Ford introduces the Model T. The same year, Flintco begins operations as Tulsa Rig, Reel, and Manufacturing Company (TRR) – a major supplier of drilling and pumping equipment for the burgeoning oil industry.
1919–1928
1919–1928
As the Treaty of Versailles brings World War I to an end, C.W. Flint takes full ownership of TRR and expands operations to include oil field lumber yards and the building of derricks.
1929–1938
1929–1938
The Works Progress Administration (WPA) under FDR's New Deal helps get America back on track while TRR puts oil field camp experience to good use in the construction of Army bases and airfields for the U.S. government.
1939–1948
1939–1948
WWII fighter pilot Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier introducing a new era of flight. TRR acquires a commercial construction company to further augment its building capabilities.
1949–1958
1949–1958
The birth of Disneyland, McDonald's, color television and remote control change the way we view the world. The company undertakes our first remodel construction project at Hillcrest Medical Center – still a Flintco client today. We started our Build Arkansas 51 journey with an expansion of Razorback Stadium for the University of Arkansas in 1951.
1959–1968
1959–1968
The Beatles invade the U.S. with an appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. The company continues to grow steadily, continuing to expand its work outside Oklahoma into Kansas.
1969–1978
1969–1978
Neil Armstrong becomes the first man on the moon and TRR begins operating under a new name Flintco, Inc. – continuing to diversify its portfolio of work including award-winning high-rise office and retail projects.
1979–1988
1979–1988
Introduction of the first PC opens the doors that lead to the computer revolution. Oakridge is established as an "open shop" sister company of Flintco, and the addition of Flintco offices in Oklahoma City and Memphis help the company to better serve our clients.
1989–1998
1989–1998
The World Wide Web grows exponentially as our small, small world continues to shrink and Flintco continues to grow with offices opening in Springdale, AR and Albuquerque, NM. The company's first Native American construction project – The Redbird Smith Health Center – reflects pride in Flintco's own Cherokee heritage and launches a long history of service to more than 65 Indian Nations. Read more about Flintco's role in construction throughout Indian Country.
1999–2008
1999–2008
Turning of century creates unfounded Y2k scare. Now a renowned construction company, Flintco celebrates 100 years in business in 2008.
2009–2011
2009–2011
Facebook phenomenon connects 500 million people. Smartphones and tablets make 24/7 networking accessible. Flintco continues to connect to its core values and is named top three in the nation for its safety program by Associated General Contractors for the seventh time. Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors names Flintco its winner in the National Safety Excellence program.
2012
2012
US Swimmer Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympian of all time after bringing his medal count to twenty-two at the Summer Olympics in London. Alberici Corporation, a diversified construction company, begins negotiations to acquire Flintco, LLC the following year. The acquisition will set the stage for tremendous growth opportunities. Both companies retain no debt, healthy balance sheets and have exceptional bonding capacity.
2013
2013
Sony releases the Playstation 4 gaming system while Microsoft releases the Xbox One. Flintco conceives and writes our Ethos during a team building retreat with the retired Navy SEALs of Acumen Performance Group (APG) following the acquisition by Alberici.
2016
2016
Bob Dylan, singer songwriter, author and visual artist is awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Flintco opens our Houston office after two years of providing services to MD Anderson and begins pursuing Industrial work.
2017
2017
Presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway walked onstage with the wrong envelope and announced that La La Land was best picture, instead of actual winner Moonlight at the Oscars. Our first major logo update retains the arrowhead connecting us to our Native American roots, drops the tagline for a cleaner, contemporary look and adopts a strong modern font to carry us into the future. Oakridge is restructured to focus on concrete and other self-perform opportunities.
2018
2018
NASA's Mars lander used its robotic arm to take a selfie. Because of inconsistent application, and lack of commitment, companies lose millions of dollars through poor execution of Lean. Failure is often just another opportunity for success, and so Lean2.0® is born – a new term coined and branded by Flintco based on nearly two years of study, refinement and a methodical re-introduction of the practice. The results are striking. The Denver office opens offering a full-service experience for our clients.
2019
2019
In the most surprising and touching commencement speech of 2019, billionaire Robert F. Smith announced that he would pay off every Morehouse student's debt. Flintco Industrial, gets its own web site and brand. Flintco announces our commitment to servicing the Aviation market and relaunches the corporate website.