Our Journey
1904 – Akron Metallic Gasket Company founded as a partnership between Arch Kinsel, and William Haynes in Akron, Ohio
- Pursued the manufacture of metal gaskets primarily for the stationary engine, pump, compressor, and boiler industries
- Precision metal shims were added during the initial 50-year period
1958 – Company was sold, and ownership changed to Coburn Musser, and John Ake
- Company name changed to Akron Metallic Gasket Company, Inc
- New products and new markets were developed including circular non-ferrous metal welded gaskets
- Growth into new products supported through creation of satellite R&D facility (Qual-O-Tool Company)
1966 – New facility constructed in Mount Vernon, Ohio and name changed to AMG Industries, Inc to better reflect the new capabilities and growth
- Company acquired and consolidated Rotherm Manufacturing of Chicago into the new facility
- Company began its expansion into stamping Tier II Automotive products
1972 – McElroy Family assumed full ownership of AMG Industries, Inc
- Business continued its pattern of growth and market diversification by entering into the exhaust tip, collector, and decorative bezel business
2015 – Business was sold to a family-owned management company based in Akron, Ohio
- Name changed to AMG Industries, LLC
- Business continued to expand and diversify supplying complex welded assemblies utilizing its’ vast array of metal working capabilities
- Patented push-on clamp-less decorative exhaust tip was developed and launched
2023 – Creation of AMG Products, LLC
- New legal entity formed through a management buyout
- Purchase included the Metallic Gasket and Precision Shim Stamping business, processes, and product lines from AMG Industries, LLC
- Situated in a newly renovated 38,000 sq ft facility
- Management team dedicated to the foundation of AMG’s legacy as the premier manufacturer of metallic gaskets and precision metal shims serving the Oil & Gas and Automotive Markets
- Our Guiding Principles:
- Be Curious – Is there a Better Way?
- Be Resilient – Find a Way?
- Be Accomplished – Get it Done
- Be Respectful – Build Relationships
