Litton Engineering

Litton Engineering Laboratories is a company based in Grass Valley, California. Established in 1932, Litton Engineering is a leading manufacturer of glass working lathes, chucks, and burners. The company employs 9 people and generates $6 million in annual revenue. Litton Engineering specializes in serving a variety of industries, including scientific glass apparatus, laser, high intensity lighting, fiber optic, vacuum tube, and art glass. Their products are also used in the fiber optic preform manufacturing industry, serving as the base machine for various specialized lathes. In addition to manufacturing, Litton Engineering acts as a full-service distributor of borosilicate glass tubing and rod, along with a comprehensive range of glass working equipment and supplies. Litton Engineering differentiates itself through its comprehensive customer service. The company offers telephone consultation and instruction, field service, lathe maintenance and repair, and rebuilding/remanufacturing of Litton lathes. They also buy and sell used glass working lathes and equipment. For sales and service inquiries, contact Joe Morphew at 530-273-6176 ext 27. For lathe maintenance, reach out to Tim O'brien at 530-273-6176 ext 28. For engineering matters, contact Gary Koopman at 530-273-6176 ext 21.