Meikle History: Timeline 1994 - Meikle Automation founded October 20,…

Meikle History: Timeline
1994

- Meikle Automation founded October 20, 1994. Andrew Meikle and 4 other investors began
  designing and building automated manufacturing systems in a small 1600 sq.ft. facility


1996
- Due to rapid growth activity the company moves to a new location



1997
- Andrew Meikle nominated for Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Meikle Automation receives 1st P.O from Mexico



1998
- Due to increased growth, Meikle expands into 28,800 sq.ft. facility located on Groff Place
- Meikle Automation becomes STAR Integrator for Bosch Automation Products
  Meikle Automation signs integrator agreement with Adept Technology



1999
- Meikle Automation receives ISO-9001/QS-9000TE Supplement Registration



2000
- Meikle Automation receives 1st P.O for installation in Europe
- Meikle Automation establishes stand alone 24/7 Service Department
- Meikle Automation expands into second facility for Small Systems Division
- Meikle Automation signs Strategic Alliance with Tanac Inc. to build coil finishing systems
- Meikle Automation Opens New Photonics Automation Division
- Meikle receives Million plus P.O for fiber alignment and bonding system



2001
- Meikle Automation signs FAN Integrator Agreement with Seiko Instruments
- Meikle Automation announces strategic partnership in Photonics with Agilent Technologies
- Meikle Automation wins the Global Traders award of Merit for innovation



2002
- Meikle Automation announces exciting new platform in Photonics Automation that marries precision
  with flexibility for maximum capability
- Meikle Automation awarded prestigious Investor's Choice Award as top emerging growth company
  at Venture Fair 2002
- Meikle Automation wins Best Pitch at 2002 Technology Investor Forum
- Meikle Automation acquires EMS Automation in North Carolina
- Meikle Automation announces strategic partnership with Motoman
- Meikle Automation opens its second Large Systems Division in Kitchener, ON
- Meikle Automation wins the Global Traders award of Merit for a second year in a row
- Meikle Group Inc. raises $10 Million in financing; capital to fuel increased sales/marketing
  initiatives
- Meikle Automation opens its second Small Systems Division located on Trillium Drive



2003
- Meikle acquires the assets of Alliance Automation and expands operations into New York
- Meikle opens its third Large Systems Division located in Kitchener, ON