Our History
Our products are proudly engineered and manufactured in the USA.
Our Journey to Becoming the World’s Greatest
Wayne H. Coloney Company
Formed as a civil consulting engineering firm serving north Florida
Machine Design and Mechanical Automation
The company expanded into advanced machine design and mechanical automation equipment for commercial and governmental clients.
Largest Prime Contract
The company was awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force to automate the ammunition loading for the A-10 attack aircraft. It became the largest prime contract that had ever been awarded to a small business by the Air Force
Contractor of the Year
Recognized by the Small Business Administration as the ‘Contractor of the Year’ for the Southeastern United States.
Automated Fuels Accounting Computer System
Development began on the first ‘Automated Fuels Accounting Computer System’ (AFAS) to control fuel dispensing for the U. S. Air Force. The system was deployed at sixty-three bases in the continental U.S.
Howden-Airdynamics
The company was acquired by the ‘Howden-Airdynamics’ group based in London, England and renamed HCI.
All Air Force Bases Worldwide
The AFAS contract was expanded to include all Air Force bases worldwide.
Syntech Systems
Syntech Systems was formed to acquire HCI.
FuelMaster
Due to the success of the AFAS program, Syntech began to market the system commercially to non- military users under the name ‘FuelMaster’.
AC-130 attack aircraft
The company was contracted by Rockwell, Inc. to develop the automated ammunition resupply system for the AC-130 attack aircraft.
Department of Defense Worldwide
The AFAS contract was expanded to include all DOD locations worldwide including U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps
Engineering Development Capabilities
The company initiated a major expansion of its ‘engineering development capabilities’ with an emphasis on hardware, software, communications and security products, related to fueling automation technology.
Commercial Marketing and Sales Staff
Expanded its commercial marketing and sales staff in response to new products developed by the engineering department. The expansion included the creation of twelve sales regions across the U.S. and Canada.
Small Business of the Year
Awarded the ‘Small Business of the Year’ by the Tallahassee Democrat and the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce.
Ceremonial Military American Flag
Presented with a ceremonial military American flag that was flown over Army squadron headquarters during combat in gratitude for continued support and donations of American soldiers.
One of the Best Companies to Work For
Recognized as “One of the Best Companies to Work For’ in Florida by the Florida Trend Magazine.
Manufacturing Business of the Year
Awarded the ‘Manufacturing Business of the Year’ by the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce.
Innovation and Technology Business of the Year
Awarded the ‘Innovation and Technology Business of the Year’ by the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce.
Made in Tallahassee
Awarded the ‘Made in Tallahassee’ award by the Economic Development Council for companies who are headquartered in Tallahassee and whose products are marketed nationally.
Highest Credit Rating (AAAA1)
Syntech retired its remaining long-term debt to become completely debt-free. The company continues to be recognized by ‘Dun & Bradstreet’ with the ‘highest credit rating’ (AAAA1) available to a business its size.
World’s Greatest Fuel Management Company
Serving over 8,000 customers from the U.S. Government and Fortune 500 companies, to your local municipalities and schools, Syntech Systems was awarded the World’s Greatest Fuel Management Company by World’s Greatest Television.