Our History

Company History

The history of Costex dates back to 1980. Since then, CTP has been characterized by the search of quality and innovation in all products we offer. Today, thanks to our customers and network of dealers, we distribute to over 130 countries around the world. The CTP brand has reached international recognition as a supplier of quality replacement parts.

1980
CTP’S FIRST BUILDING
CTP is incorporated as COSTA EXPORT specialized on sourcing and selling replacement parts for heavy equipment.
1980
1982
Costa Export Name Change
Costa Export changes its name to Costex Tractor Parts, a division of Costex Corporation.
1982
1987
CTP Moves
CTP moves to a larger facility, occupying 25,000 sq ft.
1987
1990
First Trade Show
CTP conducted its first tradeshow in Miacon.
1990
1996
Moving to a Larger Facility
Costex proves continuous growth by occupying a larger facility in front of one of South Florida's busiest highways, with over 50,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space.
1996
1998
CTP Brand is Trademarked
CTP brand is trademarked throughout the world.
1998
1999
Introducing CTP's Gakets & Facilities Expansion
CTP shifted towards manufacturing, introducing the CTP gaskets. At the same time CTP’s facilities are expanded to over 160,000 Sq. Ft².
1999
2005
25TH ANNIVERSARY
CTP celebrates its 25th Anniversary.
2005
2006
CERTIFIED PARTNER BY INTERFACE SOLUTIONS, INC.
CTP is recognized as a “Certified Partner” by Interface Solutions, Inc., for its commitment to provide ISI’s recommended range of 100% Asbestos-free and 100% Solvent-free gasket materials.
FIRST INSIDETRACK
CTP released the first edition of the Insidetrack, a monthly publication featuring CTP products and industry news.
2006
2007
CTP NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN DALLAS, TX.
A new distribution center is opened in Dallas, TX to serve the Central and West Coast regions of the U.S.A to a total of over 220,000 Sq.Ft warehouse space.
2007
2008
REGIONS BANK’S BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Costex Corporation is named South Florida Business Journal and Regions Bank’s Business of the Year.
2008
2011
CTP IS A ISO 9001-2008 CERTIFIED COMPANY.
CTP becomes an ISO 9001-2008 Certified Company. CTP launches CTPTV. CTP acquires more warehouse space, for a total of over 400,000 sq. ft. (37,00 M2).
2011
2012
CTP BOXES AND PACKAGING
CTP acquires Daniel’s die cutting to form CTP Boxes and Packaging, providing a one-stop shop to our customers when it comes to packaging solutions.
2012
2015
CTP 35th Anniversary
CTP celebrates 35 years of excellence.
2015
2017
CTP LAUNCHES A NEW WEBSITE
CTP launches a new website with easy access from all mobile devices and compatible with all browsers. Ordering and finding parts also became conveniently easier and user friendly on our CTP online store, 24 hours a day , 7 days a week!
2017
2019
CTP GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE NEW HEADQUARTERS
CTP hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for what will be it’s new headquarters. The ceremony marked the beginning of the construction for the future home of Costex Tractor Parts!
2019
2020
We finalized construction.
CTP is moving into its new home. A gorgeous modern new building with three stories of office space and two stories of warehouse space. Complete with solar panels, plenty of windows for natural light, and a large number of trees, shrubs, and open grass areas, making it an energy-efficient and “green” location.
2020
2021
Region’s 2nd Largest Solar Roof Celebrated for Earth Day
We’re proud to be featured on CBS Miami for having the second largest Solar Roof in South Florida! Every step in the right direction is one step closer to positive change!
2021
2022
Free Trade Zone Facility Moves to a New Location
The expansion to our Free Trade Zone, which initially opened its doors in 2019, now boasts over 50,000 sq ft., allowing us to continue offering our customers in over 150 countries maximum pricing benefits and savings while also retaining our flexibility and increasing our global logistics efficiency.
2022
2023
We added a CNC Digital Knife Cutting System to produce our Gaskets.
Taking the next step in Gasket Manufacturing! Our new machine is equipped with Dual Gantry for optimal productivity, a belt-fed system complete with a vacuum bed that helps with automation, and Automatic Nesting Software, which reduces material waste, processing time and boosts precision in manufacturing. We can’t wait to share what’s next for our MADE IN the USA Gaskets!
2023

MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDERS

Dear Valued Customers,

 

We are incredibly proud and humbled by the fact that we have reached our 40th year in service, we know that this milestone in our business’ history could not have been achieved without the trust and confidence that you all instill in us.

 

This year marks not only our 40th anniversary but also the grand opening of our new headquarters located in Doral, FL, just around the corner from our current offices. This new structure will bring a merge to all of our warehouses, allowing us to operate out of one single unit, thus making our overall operations more effective. Our new headquarters will house all of our parts under one roof in a 450,000 Sq. Ft. state of the art facility.

 

Though new changes are upon us for 2020, one thing remains the same, and that is our company motto, “Quality with value guaranteed.” As a team, we will continue to go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations, and we know that without your continued support and loyalty, none of this would be possible.

Thank you for your support,

Gilberto and Teresa Uribe

Dear Stakeholders,

 

It’s been an unforgettable two-year journey as your Executive Vice President. CTP has experienced incredible growth and exciting changes during this transformative time in our 42-year history. Among our most exciting changes was moving to a new, solar-powered facility where our employees can promote innovation, creativity, and build great relationships while contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions. Our vision was to create an ideal space that would serve as a second home for our community, and not even a pandemic could stop us from fulfilling this promise. Our building has an energy conducive to innovation, not only because it is powered by the latest environmentally-friendly technology but also because our teams can collaborate, leading to cross-departmental idea generation and encouraging great creativity among our employees. It is our ultimate goal to provide quality services and products at a great value to our customers, and our new office supports this initiative in ways we have only just begun to explore.

 

The CTP brand has grown along with our company store, which offers a wide-selection of products for work and recreation in the construction, marine, and mining industries. Our team is extremely resourceful in finding the most competitive prices without sacrificing quality and passing on those savings to our customers across all the industries we serve. For decades, this philosophy has been evident in our expansive warehouse inventory. We are now bringing this culture to our retail offerings. We use our beloved mascot, Freddie the Robot, to connect with kids and communities outside our industries and around the world, so that we can inspire a passion for learning about how our products can help our customers build a better world.

 

At the core of our vision are beautifully designed spaces that are made for people, because we believe they can bring out the best in all of us. The CTP University continues to offer opportunities for our team members to grow, and we have recently introduced our Corporate Language Training program, which allows our employees to improve their business language skills so that they can better communicate with our vendors and customers both at home and abroad.

 

The future is bright for CTP, and expansion is not over. Our catalogue has doubled in the last two years and we continue to find new ways of improving the real-time availability of our growing inventory. We are expanding our Free Trade Zone facility, bringing huge savings to our customers as we continue to grow both domestically and internationally. We are in the process of completing a new building which will be a symbol of manufacturing in the USA, reminding us that we proudly manufacture at home and that one of our goals is to increase the presence of Made in the USA products across the globe. Our patent department is a key player in this initiative and we hope to continue making a difference in our industries by launching new CTP products and services that will catapult us into the future.

 

I invite you to read our new Mission and Vision statements and to re-familiarize yourself with our Guiding Values, which I hold very close to my heart. These documents will function as our compass into the future, which we are building today one precious piece at a time.

 

Sincerely,

Melissa Uribe-Gil

Executive Vice President

Costex Corporation

 

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