| 1969: |
Company is founded under the name A, J & L Tool & Die Co., Inc. The company is located in a 30,000 square foot facility on Burrows Street in Rochester, NY, and specializes in building progressive dies and fixtures. |
| 1971: |
AJL Manufacturing's capabilities advance from solely die production to include commercial component manufacturing. |
| 1977: |
AJL Manufacturing is one of the first contract manufacturers in Rochester, NY to purchase a laser and turret, shortening lead times and reducing the need for tooling. |
| 1982: |
Company name is changed to AJL Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc. |
| 1985: |
AJL Manufacturing moves to 30,000 square foot facility on LaGrange Avenue in Rochester, NY. |
| 1986: |
First 30,000 square foot expansion of LaGrange Avenue facility. |
| 1987: |
Robotic welder is purchased, and AJL Manufacturing's capabilities evolve from component manufacturing to precision sheet metal frame, weldment, and enclosure fabrication. |
| 1988: |
Second 30,000 square foot expansion of LaGrange Avenue facility. Mezzanines are built to make room for assembly services. |
| 1991: |
Company name is changed to AJL Manufacturing, Inc. |
| 1995: |
AJL Manufacturing obtains ISO 9002 certification. |
| 1995: |
AJL Manufacturing becomes a certified supplier to Xerox Corporation. |
| 1997: |
AJL Manufacturing moves to current 165,000 square foot facility on Holleder Parkway in Rochester, NY. |
| 1997: |
AJL Manufacturing receives a Performance Achievement Award from Pitney Bowes in recognition of exceptional performance. |
| 1998: |
AJL Manufacturing shifts its focus from high-volume work and specializes in low- to mid-volume, high complexity programs. |
| 1998: |
AJL Manufacturing builds a Class 10,000 cleanroom for assembly and testing of products that must meet stringent quality and functional requirements. |
| 2000: |
AJL Manufacturing obtains ISO 9001 certification. |
| 2000: |
AJL Manufacturing starts offering customers supply chain management services. |
| 2001: |
AJL Manufacturing receives a Certified Supplier Award from Pitney Bowes in recognition of demonstrated excellence. |
| 2001: |
AJL Manufacturing is recognized as a key supplier to a 2001 winner of the Medical Design Excellence Award. |
| 2002: |
AJL Manufacturing receives a Performance Achievement Award from Pitney Bowes. |
| 2005: |
AJL Manufacturing is named to the Rochester Business Alliance's 2005 "Rochester Top 100," and is ranked #39 on this list of top-performing businesses. |
| 2006: |
AJL Manufacturing is named to the Rochester Business Alliance's 2006 "Rochester Top 100," and is ranked #98 on this list of top-performing businesses. |
