Founded in 1978, ATS established an early reputation for innovation, integrating micro-computer technology and programmable logic controllers to create some of the world's first integrated manufacturing systems.

Today, we have a long history and proven track record engineering custom automation solutions and breakthrough technologies that have brought us numerous awards of excellence and preferred supplier status from leading manufacturers around the globe.

Corporate and Automation

• 2006 Ontario Waste Minimization Award – Bronze Medal
• 2006 Aradigm Annual Innovation Award for design and implementation of Commercial Proof Tester
• 2005 Delphi Pinnacle Award for Quality Performance; Improvements & Dependability
• 2003 Business Lead of the Year; Klaus Woerner; Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
• 2003 Ministers Apprenticeship award, Minister of Training, Colleges & University
• 2003 Yves Landry Foundation, Company of the Year, Award of excellence. http://www.yveslandryfoundation.com/
• 2002 Canada Top 100 Employers
• 2000 Council for Resource Development Benefactor Award, Conestoga College of Arts and Technology
• 2000 Adept AAA Integrator of the Year
• 2000 Vendor Appreciation and Dedication Award - Hutchison Technologies
• 2000 Award of Excellence, Gillette
• 2000 Joseph E. Engelberger Robotics Industry Pioneer Award, Klaus Woerner
• 2000 ATS Training Services Mayors Award for Excellence in workplace training
• 2000 Supplier Recognition, ATS Advanced Manufacturing, Dortec/Magna - RS Van Launch
• 2000 Investor Relations Magazine Award, Best use of Teleconferencing
• 1999 Outstanding Technical Achievement Award Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists
• 1999 Elite Award - Outstanding Achievement, Adept Technology
• 1999 Integrator of the year/Outstanding Performance, Bosch
• 1997 Canada Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Canada
• 1997 Ontario Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Overall/Ontario
• 1997 Ontario Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Manufacturer
• 1996 ISO 9001 Quality Registration, QMI
• 1996 Ford Automotive Operations, Customer Driven Quality Award
• 1995 Outstanding Business Leader Award, Wilfred Laurier University. Awarded to Klaus Woerner.
• 1995 Kitchener, Waterloo Junior Achievement Award of Excellence
• 1990 Canada Export Award, Federal Department of External Affairs
• 1986 Outstanding Business Achievement Award, Ontario Chamber of Commerce
• 1985 Junior Achievement Business Achievement Award
• 1983 Northern Telecom Vendor award for outstanding performance

Precision Components

• 2003 Bronze Supplier Performance award, Johnson Controls
• 2002 Gold Supplier Performance award, Johnson Controls
• 2001 Silver Supplier Performance award, Johnson Controls
• 2000 Supplier Recognition, ATS Precision Plastics, Dortec/Magna - RS Van Launch
• 2000 Gold Supplier Performance Award, Johnson Controls
• 1999 North American Supplier Leadership Award Bronze, Johnson Controls
• 1996 QS - 9000 Registration, QMI
• 1992 Q1 Preferred Vendor Status - Ford Motor Company. ATS Precision Metals division.