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Autodie company history timeline

1962

With origins dating back to 1962, Autodie is among the largest makers of metal stamping dies in the United States.

1963

Autocam began its existence as a subsidiary of a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based automotive die and mold manufacturing company named Autodie, which was founded in 1963 by Joseph N. Spruit.

1987

A slowdown in orders caused business to fall off in 1987, however, at which point Spruit decided to sell off the ailing Autocam division.

1988

1988: James C. Kennedy purchases Autocam for $6.5 million in a leveraged buyout.

1991

Seeking to pay down the company's heavy debt load, in 1991 Autocam went public.

1992

1992: Autocam acquires Rehrig Mfg., maker of medical and electronic parts.

1993

Autocam's growth continued in 1993, with annual sales hitting $36 million.

1996

The year 1996 saw Autocam invest $9.2 million in new production equipment to enable it to meet the increased demand for its products.

1998

1998: Frank & Pignard of France is acquired for $53 million.

1999

In early 1999 Autocam announced that it would be closing its South Carolina plant and moving its operations to Dowagiac, Michigan.

2001

2001: Bouverat Industries of France is acquired.

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