ABOUT US
AMI Automation is an international automation and control solutions company with a focus on designing, manufacturing, and implementing innovative technology solutions to provide process improvements that help make companies more efficient. Industries we serve include Steel, Mining, Cement, Pulp and Paper, and Oil and Gas.
We combine our 35+ years of experience with automation and controls including artificial intelligence to assist our customers with the challenges of implementing and upgrading to new technology solutions. In addition to new equipment, we can add updates to older existing equipment for cost-effective process improvements. AMI can provide repairs and spares as well as preventative maintenance programs. Our team of experienced, specialized engineers is available for consulting, custom design, training, and technical support.
AMI Automation consists of two groups: The Industrial Solutions Group focus is on Drive Solutions while the Meltshops Solutions group is focused on Electric Arc Furnace Optimization.
MISSION
To be a world-class company that provides innovative products and solutions for the Automation of Industrial Processes, exceeding the expectations of our customers, providing competitive returns to shareholders, and promoting the growth of employees in a successful work environment.
VISION
AMI TIMELINE
Since 1986
| 1986 | Cactus Electronics starts operations. |
| Contract with Modular Data Systems. | |
| 1987 | AMI is founded. |
| Distribution of Gould PLCs (Modicon now Schneider). | |
| First services in the USA. | |
| Control of de la Lanza EMPCO in Seguin, Texas. | |
| 1988 | Distribution of Nematron HMI Terminals. |
| Software Distribution HMI US Data. | |
First global project of electric furnace control design through touch-sensitive screens in Chaparral Steel Midlothian, Texas. |
First worldwide project of an electric arc regulator based on PLC’s. | 1990 |
| Yokogawa Distribution. | |
| Rittal Distribution. | |
| Start of exhibitions in the USA. |
| Start of Drive Systems operations. | 1992 |
| 10 years of AMI, Customers in 15 countries. | 1997 |
First steel plant fully automated by AMI in Chaparral Steel, Virginia. | 1998 |
2000
| JV with GE is established, creating AMI-GE. | 2000 |
Diversification of Drive Systems begins to cement and paper industries. | 2002 |
| 2004 | First Complete Cement Plant Electrification, Cemex, Tepeaca. |
| 2007 | 20 years of AMI, Customers in 25 countries. |
2009
| 2009 | Start agreement with Ternium for “inplant” personnel. |
| 2010 | First FCR for DC Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) at GERDAU Saint Paul (USA). |
| 2013 | Creation of a strategic alliance with Zolo Technologies to use its Off-Gas sensor as part of the new SmartFurnace modules. |
| 2014 | Development of the DigiFlow for industrial Oil and Gas. Installation of a cycloconverter for the train grid in Maryland for AMTRAK. |
Company ready to capitalize on growth 2015 opportunities in the NAFTA region and abroad. | 2015 |
Strong Expansion efforts in Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. |
2017
| 30 years of AMI, Customers in 53 countries. | 2017 |
First FCR for Medium Voltage SVC (Static Var Compensator) for ACINDAR (Argentina). First Medium Voltage LCI (Load Commutated Inverter) for CEMEX (Mexico). Fully remote implementation and tuning of SmartFurnace technology in three Tokyo Steel plants, including the largest EAF in the world in Tahara. | 2020 |
2021
| 2021 | AMI and Showa Denko started partnership. Further growth in the Asian market with projects in Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan. |
| 2022 | First DigiFCR X4 for EAF Rectifier for SSAB (USA). First implementation of dynamic process control using Off Gas analysis in Asia. |
| 2023 | Resonac (Showa Denko) acquired 100% shares of AMI Automation. |
