F.F. Screw Products started in 1973 as a job shop in a 1000 square foot building that was run as a part time operation with 1 employee. Within 4 years, it changed to a full time operation with 10 employees. In 1982 after years of doing job shop components for many large companies Fragola Performance Systems decided to start making Fragola own product and F-K Bearings was started. At that time Fragola Performance Systems were operating both F.F. Screw Products and F.K. bearing in two separate buildings that were approximately 36,000 square feet combined.
In 1999 after talking to many of Fragola customers who kept inquiring why Fragola Performance Systems didn’t manufacture fittings for the racing industry, Fragola Performance Systems came about. Fragola Performance Systems are now housed in a 80,000 square foot building with 35 employees, while Fragola sister company F.K. Bearings is across the street from us with their own 80,000 square foot building with 55 employees.
All of the companies are owned and operated by the Fragola family. Frank, Mickey, Maria, Al & Debbie have grown up in the business and have worked in every department in the factories. Fragola Performance Systems are now starting on Fragola 3 generation of the family as the grandchildren are learning the business as well.
Fragola goal has been to make quality products offered at the best possible price with 100% on time deliveries. Fragola Performance Systems always have a family member or Fragola tech support system available to answer any questions. All of Fragola products, (except for forgings) are manufactured in Fragola facilities in Southington, Connecticut USA. Fragola Performance Systems are continually improving Fragola manufacturing process which includes adding in some automation to keep up with product demands and with the cost of offshore competition.
Some years in the making, Fragola Performance Systems has worked very hard to make its mark on the competitive world of racing fluid delivery products. Fragola founder, Frank Fragola, rolls up his sleeves on a daily basis and jumps right in beside the production staff.
Each machinist handles the set-up and operation of several machines at once, and workflow is smooth and manageable. The testing and assembly area operates similarly, and the overall pace of the facility is comfortable and thoroughly stocked with inventory. Fragola Performance Systems also employ an impressive recycling system, fed by under-floor conveyer belts, separating machining solvents from scrap material, allowing the solvents to be reused. All in all, Fragola Performance Systems are proud of Fragola humble home-grown operation that now boasts over 35 employees and 80,00 square feet of space.
When you buy a Fragola Performance Systems part, you are getting the best quality for the best price. Fragola Performance Systems think it’s obvious by seeing the parts used in real racecars and Fragola satisfied clients the world over.