ATS (NYSE:ATS) Automation Tooling Systems Inc. designs, builds and integrates custom automated manufacturing solutions for a diverse range of industries. The company’s offerings span the full project lifecycle, including initial concept development, detailed engineering, system fabrication, software integration, commissioning and ongoing maintenance services. ATS serves markets such as life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, transportation, consumer products, energy and semiconductor manufacturing, leveraging expertise in robotics, vision systems, motion control and software platforms to meet stringent quality and productivity requirements.
Founded in 1978 in Cambridge, Ontario by entrepreneur Klaus Woerner, ATS has grown from a regional machine builder into a global automation partner. Over the decades, the company has expanded through strategic investments and targeted acquisitions, broadening its capabilities in precision assembly, clean-room automation and high-speed assembly lines. These efforts have enabled ATS to support complex production environments, from clinical trial packaging to advanced electronic assembly, while maintaining a focus on regulatory compliance and process validation for highly regulated sectors.
With geographically diversified operations, ATS maintains engineering, manufacturing and service facilities across North America, Europe and Asia. This global footprint allows the company to provide localized support, rapid response times and tailored solutions that align with regional regulatory standards and customer preferences. ATS employs several thousand professionals—including engineers, project managers, service technicians and software developers—who collaborate to deliver turnkey automation systems and retrofit existing equipment to enhance throughput and efficiency.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Andrew Hider, ATS continues to invest in research and development to advance automation technologies and software offerings. The company emphasizes a customer-centric approach, forging long-term partnerships with major multinational manufacturers. By combining industry-specific knowledge with scalable automation platforms, ATS aims to help clients address capacity challenges, improve product quality and achieve sustainable operational improvements in increasingly competitive markets.
