In 1972, McLane (Mac) and Adelle Tilton founded Tilton Engineering in El Segundo, California. Their mission was to supply innovative, high-quality products at fair prices and with sound advice. Mac utilized his vast racing and machining experience, most notably as Crew Chief for the 1971 & 1972 Trans Am championship winning Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE) team, to develop some of the most innovative products of their time. Adelle’s excellent business sense and experience helped to insure the long-term future of Tilton Engineering.
As Tilton Engineering’s reputation grew, demand for its products increased. Tilton relocated in 1979 to Buellton, California where it is still located today. A new custom-built headquarters was completed in 2017, which includes the full machine shop, assembly area, warehouse, office space and a fully integrated quality assurance department.