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Adaptec Solutions History

Although the name is new, Adaptec Solutions has a rich history that dates back to the first automated palletizer manufactured by Lambert Material Handling in 1948. Check out our history timeline below.

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1977

Aloi Materials Handling is founded by John Aloi, specializing in warehousing and pallet racking.

Sketch of John Aloi, the founder of Aloi Materials Handling.

Sketch of John Aloi, the founder of Aloi Materials Handling.

1987

Aloi transitions ownership to John Skivington.

The Skivingtons with the Alois after John Aloi transitions ownership of Aloi Materials Handling to John Skivington.

The Skivington and Aloi families after John Aloi transitions ownership of Aloi Materials Handling to John Skivington.

1996

Automated Cells & Equipment is founded by Jim Morris in Corning, NY, integrating robotic automation systems for a wide variety of industries.

Jim Morris the founder of Automated Cells & Equipment Inc pictured in a newspaper clipping working with FANUC robots

Jim Morris the founder of Automated Cells & Equipment Inc pictured in a newspaper clipping working with FANUC robots

2002

Mainstream, Inc is founded by Jason Stump and a partner, providing conveyor system installation and maintenance services.

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2007

Robert Manion purchases Lambert Material Handling (formerly known as Lamson Corp), a palletizer manufacturing company that designed, built and installed the first mechanized palletizer in 1948.

2008

Fellow RIT graduates, Robert Manion and Jeff Gambrill, purchase Aloi from Skivington.

Jeff Gambrill (right) and Bob Manion (left) after their purchase of Aloi Materials Handling looking at CAD drawings with engineer Rich Mikulec over a CDLR conveyor and a FANUC robot in the background.

Jeff Gambrill (right) and Bob Manion (left) after their purchase of Aloi Materials Handling looking at CAD drawings with engineer Rich Mikulec (center) over a CDLR conveyor and a FANUC robot in the background.

2009

Manion and Gambrill combine Lambert Material Handling and Aloi into a single company.

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2014

Manion and Gambrill sell Lambert portion of the business to Illinois-based company, ARPAC, LLC.

2016

Manion and Gambrill partner with Wincove Private Holdings.

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2019

Under leadership of new president and CEO, Andrew Creathorn, Aloi completes their first acquisition, combining operations with Automated Cells & Equipment.

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2019

Aloi acquires Mainstream Inc.

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2020

Adaptec Solutions is formed, providing customers with even broader products and services, expanded expertise, and integrated solutions capabilities to all customers.

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2020

Adaptec Solutions acquires Integrated Solutions, adding complex conveyor and warehousing expertise to its value proposition.

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