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KLA Laboratories company history timeline

1929

KLA Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, by three friends, Kraus, Ludwigson and Almas.

Established in 1929, KLA Laboratories is a projects and services company integrating technology solutions for networks, premise cabling, operational technology, the internet of things, wireless networks, collaboration, audio/video, and event production.

1997

In 1997, KLA was named as the sole provider for Structured Network Cabling Projects at Ford Motor Company manufacturing facilities throughout North America.

2002

In 2002 Norma O’Bryan sold her interest in KLA to Don, Mary, and Matt O’Bryan.

2007

KLA implemented a strategy of growth in 2007 and formed its Network Services Division.

2008

KLA opened its Network Staging Center in 2008 and has since been staging and implementing thousands of network routers, switches and access points.

2015

KLA celebrated its 85th anniversary in June 2015 with the expansion of the Technical Engineering Center in Dearborn, Michigan.

2016

In June 2016, KLA expanded to the west coast with the opening of the Las Vegas location, which offers KLA’s full suite of services.

2018

KLA opened its Service Center in May 2018.

In June 2018, President and CEO of KLA, Matt O’Bryan, was named Entrepreneur of the Year in Michigan and Northwest Ohio in the technology category.

2019

KLA celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2019.

2020

In January 2020, KLA announced its KLArity Ecosystems Partners Platform.

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