...our history
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ASC Process Systems, originally named Aerospace Service & Controls, was formed in 1988 to provide equipment service and control systems to the aerospace industry. At that time ASC was located in a 700 sq.ft. commercial unit in Sun Valley, CA.
In 1989 ASC moved to a larger 4000 sq.ft. facility in Sun Valley, and began to manufacture autoclaves, ovens, and other related process equipment for the composite industries. ASC's primary customers were Lockheed, Northrop, GE, Boeing, and other major aerospace companies.
In 1990, ASC released its PC-based multi-equipment software package, CPC-MULT, which became the standard for autoclave and oven controls at most of the major aerospace plants.
Throughout the 1990s ASC built up a large customer base and continued to dominate the specialized equipment and PC-based control system market.
In 1999 ASC moved to a 13,000 sq.ft. facility in Chatsworth, CA, primarily to facilitate expansion of its manufacturing capabilities. Soon after we conceptualized and designed what would become our flagship product - The Econoclave.
In 2004 ASC moved into a state-of-the-art 41,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility in Sylmar, CA. This facility has provided us the space and environment to take on larger and more challenging projects than ever before.
In 2006, ASC completed what is the "Largest Autoclave in the World". This 30 ft. x 75ft. autoclave is the only autoclave purchased to cure the fuselage sections of the new Boeing 787 jet-liner. Click here for read more on this project.
In 2007, ASC received the majority of autoclave contracts in the US. We also expanding our market share in the glass-laminating segment and increased our visibility in Asia and Europe.
In 2008, ASC continues to expand the domestic and overseas markets. We are on-track to ship more then 40 autoclaves this year, the majority going toward composites manufacturers for aerospace applications. Over 50% of our business is for autoclaves and control systems installed outside the US.
In 2010, ASC has received the vast majority of US autoclave orders and is planning an expansion. In September, we will be moving to our new facility in Santa Clarita, CA. This 99,000 sq.ft. (2800 m3) facility will come equipped with 15 new overhead bridge cranes and will allow ASC to triple our current manufacturing capabilities.
Also in 2010, ASC has created
a UK subsidiary (ASC Process Systems Ltd.) and will be
opening a plant in Poole, England. Click
here to read more.