You only have to look back at our original hand-held tools to see how far Oxbow has come in over 60 years. Those modest early jobs set the stage for our current company, which produces the most sophisticated and ergonomically‑smart assembly line fixtures out there.

First Generation
In the early 30s, Ed Fairfield owned a modest little company called Joy Tool and Die. In his later years, looking to step down and have someone take over the company, he partnered up with his son-in-law John B. Tiano and his son Robert Fairfield to start Oxbow.
John B. Tiano with his wife Betty Tiano, Ed Fairfield's daughter (1946)
John Tiano, shop foreman of Progressive Tool & Die (1953)
Original Oxbow building off of Oxbow Road, Westland Michigan

Second Generation
Former Oxbow headquarters (1968-1990)
John B. Tiano and his brother-in-law Tony Wash during Oxbow's annual Christmas party (1977)
John R. Tiano with former shop foreman Barney
Robert C. Tiano, former president of Oxbow Machine through the 80s and 90s, alongside his wife Renee Tiano
Michael J. Tiano, the youngest son of John B. Tiano. Current President of Oxbow (1995)
Tiano family accepting the Q1 award

Third Generation
Paul A. Tiano, Vice President of Operations piping up one of Oxbow's rear seat tools (1996)
Joseph K. Tiano, Vice President of Operations testing a bumper fixture (1997)

Present Day
Michael J. Tiano, current President of Oxbow
Current Oxbow headquarters in Livonia Michigan (1991-Present)