An idea on a napkin
Founded in 1985 by 32 entrepreneurs from Caterpillar, Advanced Technology Services was created to fill a critical gap in the industrial maintenance services industry. Over the years, we’ve grown into a global leader with four corporate locations across three countries and a team of more than 2,900 skilled professionals.
Today, we work with many of the world’s leading process and discrete manufacturers to make their factories run better and smarter.
“Our innovative spirit and strong work ethic exemplifies the ATS mission of continuous improvement by delivering excellence to our customers each and every day.”
Driving excellence in reliability
With a history rooted in continuous improvement, we stand out as a trusted partner in maintenance and reliability by leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies, proven processes and a technically skilled workforce. Here’s what defines our approach:
- 40+ years of experience
- Expertise across multiple industries with flexibility to adapt
- World-class safety standards and a proven operating system
Delivering results
CEO Jeff Owens shares how our people, processes and technologies help our customers’ factories run better.
Join the ATS channel partner network
To extend the impact of our technology-driven, industrial maintenance solutions, we created our Channel Partnership Program. This program fosters lasting alliances with organizations that share our commitment to delivering market-leading, innovative solutions. As an ATS partner, you’ll gain access to:
Our awards
US Best Managed Company, Deloitte
Recognized by Deloitte for five consecutive years (2021-2025) for excellence as a privately owned business in strategy, execution, culture and financials.
Robert W. Campbell Safety Award, National Safety Council
The Campbell Award—received in 2023 and named for the safety pioneer and first president of the National Safety Council (NSC)—recognizes companies that achieve business excellence by integrating environmental, health, and safety management as a core business function.
America’s Most Innovative Company, Fortune
Ranked by Fortune among America’s Most Innovative Companies for our ongoing commitment to innovation across our culture, processes and products—recognition we received in 2023.
Power Partner Award, Inc.
An ongoing recognition of the world’s leading B2B providers of professional products and services that help businesses exceed operational goals—received by our organization in 2023.
Top Industrial Training Company, Manufacturing Outlook
Recognized by Manufacturing Outlook in 2022 for our customized technical training program and our commitment to closing the skills gap across the manufacturing sector.
Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, GI Jobs
Recognized for our commitment to the recruiting, hiring, training and support of veterans and military-related personnel from 2013-2024.
America’s Best Midsize Employers, Forbes
Recognized by Forbes as a highly recommended employer by employees at companies with over 1,000 team members—an honor we received in 2019, 2021 and 2022. Most recently, ATS was ranked #8 out of 500 Midsize Employers.
Best Employer for New Graduates, Forbes
Recognized by Forbes in 2018, 2020, and 2022 as a company most liked by new workforce entrants and other working professionals with less than 10 years of experience.
Corporate offices
As a global company, we provide the industrial services and technology manufacturers need – when and where they need it.
US offices
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Our culture
At ATS, culture is a way of life that ties into everything we do. Our four foundational pillars—Live Safety, Value Employees, Engage Customers and Drive Results—provide focus on what matters most.
Careers
Committed to the success of our team members, we provide a work experience that’s focused on you. Explore our job openings and everything ATS has to offer.