A Century of Constructive Solutions

1908 - 1918:

Revelers watch the first ball drop in Times Square tousher 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:

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:

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 air fields for the U.S. government.

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:

The birth of Disneyland, McDonald's, color television and remote control change the way we view the world. The company undertakes their first remodel construction project at Hillcrest Medical Center - still a client 50 years later.

1959 - 1968:

The Beatles invade the U.S. with an appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.  The company continues to grow steadily, expanding its work outside Oklahoma into Kansas and Arkansas.

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:

Introduction of the first PC opens the doors that lead to the computer revolution. Oakridge Builders is established as an "open shop" sister company of Flintco, and the addition of Flintco offices in Oklahoma City, Okla. and Memphis, Tenn. help the company to better serve their clients.

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, Ark. and Albuquerque, N.M. The company's first Native American construction project - The Redbird Smith Health Center - reflects pride in Flintco's own heritage and launches a long history of service to more than 65 Indian Nations. Click here to find out more about Flintco's role in construction throughout Indian Country.

1999 - 2008:

Turning of century creates unfounded Y2k scare.  Renowned construction company celebrates 100 years.

2008 - present:

Facebook phenomenon connects 500 million people. Smart phones and computer pads 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 names Flintco its winner in the National Safety Excellence program.