Kilo International was founded in 1956 by Bob Gachwas in LaVerne, California, USA. The company was then focused on producing precision dials. The company was based in LaVerne and was run by Mr. Gach until his death in 1983. Jim Davis then acquired and operated the company from Mr. Gach's assets in 1987. The company has since expanded its business with custom-made mechanics and control knobs. In 1990, the company relocated to Provo, Utah, USA, and continued to build on its reputation as a manufacturer of precision multi-turn dials and control knobs.