Our Story

More Than a Business. A Family Tradition.

Better Solutions was founded in 2000, but our family’s journey in the machine tool industry began long before that.

Our family’s journey began in 1954 through a tool and die shop. In the late 1950s, that experience expanded with the founding of Noah Letsky & Associates. Today, that tradition continues through Better Solutions.

1954 — Where It Began

Our family’s roots in the machine tool industry began in Cleveland in 1954, when Noah Letsky became a part owner of a tool and die shop.

That experience established the family’s connection to manufacturing and became the starting point for what would grow into three generations in the machine tool industry.

Late 1950s — Noah Letsky & Associates

After his experience in the tool and die industry, Noah Letsky founded Noah Letsky & Associates, a manufacturer’s representative agency serving the industrial machine tool market.

The company built long-term relationships with machine tool manufacturers and customers, establishing the next chapter of our family’s involvement in the industry.

1969 — Royal Products Relationship Begins

In March 1969, Noah Letsky & Associates began representing Royal Products, establishing a relationship that would become an important part of our family’s history in the machine tool industry.

That relationship has continued across generations and business transitions. Today, Better Solutions carries it forward as an Authorized Royal Products Distributor, combining decades of product experience with the same emphasis on dependable service and long-term relationships.

Richard Letsky, founder of Better Solutions, at the Royal Products booth during IMTS 2026 in Chicago.

Our Royal Products Relationship In Action

At IMTS 2026 in Chicago, Better Solutions founder Richard Letsky worked directly alongside the Royal Products team, assisting manufacturers with product demonstrations, technical questions, and Filtermist oil mist collection applications.

His participation reflects the close manufacturer relationships and hands-on industry experience that help us serve our customers.

Read Our IMTS 2026 Story

From the Family Archives

  • 1967 Burgmaster Sales Meeting with Noah Letsky seated in the front row, second from left, and Betty Jane Letsky standing behind him.

    Burgmaster Sales Meeting — 1967

    Noah Letsky is seated in the front row, second from left, with his wife, Betty Jane Letsky, standing behind him.

  • 1970 SME Engineering Conference and Tool Exposition with Noah Letsky pictured at far left.

    SME Engineering Conference and Tool Exposition — 1970

    Noah Letsky is pictured at far left.

2000 — Better Solutions Is Founded

In 2000, the next chapter of our family’s machine tool industry story began with the founding of Better Solutions.

Better Solutions became an Authorized Royal Products Distributor, building on the experience and relationships developed through Noah Letsky & Associates while creating a business focused on helping customers find dependable machine tool products and the right solutions for their applications.

Today — Three Generations

Today, Better Solutions continues a family tradition in the machine tool industry that began more than seven decades ago.

Three generations in the machine tool industry have taught us that relationships matter, careful product selection matters, and trust is earned over time. Those principles continue to guide how we serve customers, evaluate the manufacturers we represent, and help customers find the right solution for their applications.

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Whether you’re ready to place an order or need help finding the right product, our team is here to help.

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