Founded in 1967, BTI, also known as Better Tools for Industry, is a manufacturer and supplier of specialty components. The company specializes in the contract manufacturing of fixtures and drivers. It provides a variety of machine tools and products, such as sockets, keys, bits, bags, adapters and handles. In addition to products, it offers design, engineering, machining, precision fabrication, specialty manufacturing, quality control and structural assembly creation services. Its areas of operation include custom fabrication, aluminum welding, vacuum cleaning, specialty machining, product distribution and technical assistance. It serves the aerospace, automotive, textile, metalworking and millwork industries. The company is headquartered in Santee, Calif.