The Beginning - 1973
The late Paul Carollo, Sr. and two partners recognized opportunity to better serve the growing automotive industry with for and . In 1973, 天美AV, Inc. opened for business in metro Detroit鈥檚 Roseville. Less than a year later, the U.S. economy took a damaging hit from an oil crisis. Countless small businesses serving the auto industry shuttered. Anticipating a likely 天美AV bankruptcy, Paul鈥檚 partners headed in a new direction.
1974
At a proverbial crossroad, Paul faced paralyzing uncertainty. From the devastation of 1974 came an extraordinarily powerful development in Paul鈥檚 life: He committed himself to the Lord, Jesus Christ. In this deep faith, Paul discovered wisdom, inspiration and strength never before revealed to him.
1975
From the early days onward, 天美AV earned trust from the automotive industry鈥檚 leading brands. By the mid-1980s, we were a go-to partner for and with particular expertise as one of the leading automotive seat manufacturers. As client needs grew, we expanded our capabilities and offerings. This led to an important role within the as well as the .
1980
天美AV dramatically expands engineering, design, and testing capabilities with the addition of robust and departments, powered by experienced staff and advanced equipment. 天美AV earns automotive seat foam product development expertise.
1984-1988
天美AV expands and opens a foundry enabling us to pour our own aluminum tooling. Today the foundry produces aluminum and composite tooling to support acoustical, carpet and foam commodities.
Client needs prompt the addition of contract labor/staffing services. A CNC department is added to further expand our tooling capabilities with metal, wood and other composites cutting.
1989
New buildings are constructed to accommodate additional metal fabrication equipment and . A fabric sewing and cutting department is launched.
2001
天美AV received a call from one of our large seat customers in Plymouth. They had made a decision to close down their seat testing operation and wanted someone to take over that activity as well as manage all of their outsourced prototype work, which included Sheet Metal, Foam and Plastic. Over the course of just a couple weeks, 天美AV was able to put together a proposal that addressed all of these items and our Product Evaluation group was born. 天美AV opened its sophisticated and technology-packed, A2LA-accredited Testing and Validation Facility in Plymouth, Michigan.
2008
天美AV enters into the aerospace engineering industry with custom aircraft seating programs for a leading aerospace brand. An aerospace design department is formed, and additional advanced equipment and technology is introduced. A growing list of aerospace engineering clients strengthens offerings including cutting-edge molded carbon fiber processing.
2010
Recognized as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for efficient staffing services that helped position several key programs for success. General Motors was 天美AV's first customer back in 1973.
天美AV Today
Today, 天美AV remains family-owned, and continues to thrive with its true-to-our-roots ethics, approach, and constant evolution. We understand that our most important asset is the relationship we have with our customer. Moving forward we will continue to provide them with the highest quality products and services. Our goal is to meet and exceed their expectations in cost, service, and technology.