Amatrol history

1983 | Amatrol is selected by the Oklahoma State Department as a strategic partner in development of maintenance training systems for technical schools throughout the state of Oklahoma.

1986 | Amatrol designs the first Computer Integrated Manufacturing Line for an educational facility.

1989 | Amatrol develops the first computer-based troubleshooting system for programmable controllers under contract by Control Data Corporation.

1990 | Amatrol purchases Technovate, the oldest United States manufacturer of engineering laboratory apparatus.

1994 | Amatrol introduces Integrated Systems Technology Program, the first turnkey high school pre-engineering technology program that could articulate to college programs.

1996 | Amatrol is named the strategic implementation partner for manufacturing technology curriculum by the National Center of Manufacturing Sciences.

1997 | Amatrol is named by Caterpillar as its sole strategic partner for the development of Caterpillar’s entire curriculum for electrical and mechanical maintenance training.

2005 | Amatrol hosts the first annual Engineering Robotics Summer Camp for rising high school freshman in Southern Indiana.

2006 | New virtual trainer that allows real hands-on skills via the computer is introduced along with virtual project-based technology lab.

2008 | Amatrol is chosen by Caterpillar Inc. as development partner for technical skills training.

2009 | National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) endorses Amatrol CNC Machine Operator program as recommended preparation for the NIMS CNC Operator Certifications.

2010 | Amatrol named Business First Small Business of the Year

2011 | Amatrol chosen for first totally online 2-year manufacturing and mechatronics degree

2013 | Walla Walla Community College wins The Aspen Prize, cites Amatrol as “paramount equipment.” (article)

2015 | Amatrol expands headquarters In Jeffersonville (article)