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Deshler Group company history timeline

1968

In 1968, Deshler Group, with partial financing from Feblo, acquired Claude Sintz.

1978

In 1978, Deshler purchased and renamed Amanda Bent Bolt, a u-bolt and rod company now doing business as Amanda Manufacturing.

1984

In 1984, the company built a new factory home for Amanda Bent Bolt in Logan, Ohio.

1988

By 1988, Amanda had expanded into other industries, parts, and techniques, doubling the factory in size.

1989

In 1989, Deshler Group formed AMI, a company that developed an industry-first software solution supporting nation-wide tire inventory and logistics for Ford Motor Company dealerships.

2003

Deshler acquired AWT, a stamping company, in 2003.

2005

In 2005, Deshler began its international expansion into Central America, founding DAP and becoming a global supplier.

2009

Starting in 2009, Deshler merged Claude Sintz with Amanda Bent Bolt, consolidating their facilities in Logan, Ohio.

2010

Also in 2010, GS3 was born, leveraging Lisa Lunsford’s information technology experience to forge a highly-regarded, comprehensive supply chain management company.

In 2010, as head of Deshler Group, Robert Gruschow focused Amanda on manufacturing and Feblo on assembly and distribution.

2013

In 2013, Deshler founded its new brand, Amanda Products, an innovative aftermarket parts manufacturer drawing upon the heritage of Amanda Bent Bolt, now renamed Amanda Manufacturing.

2014

In 2014, Amanda Bent Bolt became Amanda Manufacturing.

2016

In 2016, Deshler Group purchased MSD Stamping in Livonia, Michigan, rebranding it as Amanda Manufacturing Michigan, adding capacity and expanding Amanda's product offerings.

2017

In 2017, Deshler acquired Uni-Bond Brake, LLC, a well-known heavy duty brake component manufacturer in Ferndale, Michigan.

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Founded
1968
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Headquarters
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