User:Betterengineering

Better Engineering is a Baltimore, MD based manufacturer of automated, aqueous-based industrial parts washing systems. Better Engineering was founded by Bill Hiss in 1960 with the invention of a machine called the "Torque Converter Flusher." This patented machine was used by automatic transmission repair facilities to gauge and clean torque converters during the rebuilding process.

1970: Between 1960 and 1980, Better Engineering continued to produce their patented torque converter flushers as well as developed other tools and equipment for the auto rebuilding industry.

1980: Better Engineering manufactured their first water-based parts cleaning system – a small jet washer designed for auto repair facilities.

1990: By this time, Better Engineering was the largest producer of aqueous parts cleaning systems. BE had established a national distributor supply network throughout the US and they were now producing larger and more sophisticated systems for industry.

2000 - Present: Bill Hiss was the patriarch of Better Engineering until his passing in 2000. Bill's son, Keith Hiss, who holds a degree in biochemistry is now president of Better Engineering. Bill's daughter, Denise Hussar, holds a degree in business/accounting and is vice president of Better Engineering. BE currently has over 50 standard parts cleaning systems, an engineering staff for customized machinery, a parts cleaning lab/chemistry division, and distribution throughout the world. BE 's product line includes a wide variety of turntable systems, tumbling units, conveyor belt washers, drum washers, monorail lines, innovative systems designed for cellular production, and a line of water-based, biodegradable detergents.