History

Making History Since the 1940s

With a corporate history that traces back to the 1940s, Butler originally served the aviation industry exclusively. Chicago Industrialist, Paul Butler, founded Butler in 1946. Recognizing a trend in aviation following World War II, Butler opened its doors at Midway Airport in the city of Chicago, at the time, the busiest airport in the world. From then the company went on to become the largest chain of FBO's in the world covering the major cities of the U.S. During its history Butler has supported the flight needs of many organizations and individuals from U.S. Presidents, international government leaders, celebrities, major corporate executives and airlines.

After recognizing other markets, the Company quickly diversified, beginning with the purchase of International Transport, the largest oversize and over weight trucking company in the US in 1964. In 1970 Butler Service Group was started, which provided technical services and additional value businesses. In 1968 the company was listed on the American Stock Exchange and later changed to NASDAQ in 1978. In 1987 Butler was sold to a group led by Ed Kopko, our current Chairman and CEO.

Butler Today - Structured for Optimum Customer Service

Butler has since grown and changed to become a Global TechOutsourcing company with 50 locations and over 3,800 employees worldwide. The principal executive offices of the Company are located at New River Center, 200 East Las Olas Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301. Butler is publicly traded company under the symbol BUTL. The Company's revenue for 2006 was $322 million.

Committed to customer service, Butler is optimally structured to provide Engineering, Installation and Maintenance, and Technology Services to companies worldwide through its distinct industry groups; Aerospace/Aircraft, Communications, Federal/Defense, Commercial Products, and Manufacturing.