“Engineered craftsmanship” isn’t just a concept – it’s the way ATS operates. It drives how we think, how we work, and how we serve our customers. ATS Founder and Owner Jim Luebke has instilled our engineered craftsmanship mindset into the fabric of our culture over the past 32 years. By embedding it into every level of our operations, we can consistently deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that make a real difference to our customers.
Jim Luebke's Legacy
ATS was founded in 1993 by journeymen who had the desire to create specialized tooling and evolve in the manufacturing industry. Through expanding our products and services, as well as investing in our employees, ATS has grown significantly. We have ensured our leverage of modern technologies in practical and impactful methods by cultivating a craftsman mentality.
Jim Luebke’s influence was pivotal in this process. From the very beginning, Jim’s interaction with the team fostered mutual admiration and built a company that values integrity and innovation. His incredibly broad and unmatched Tool & Die expertise continues to serve as a source of inspiration for the company. More than anything, his ability to analyze a challenging problem, accurately identify the root cause, and find a practical solution in a timely manner sets him apart. It is a skill that has many times left our team in awe.
This standard of excellence – where precision, quality, and innovation are paramount – is essential to who we are as a company. It is not just about the work we do; it’s about how we approach it, with a relentless focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving.
What is Engineered Craftsmanship?
At its core, “engineered craftsmanship” is about blending precision and problem-solving skills with the continual advancement of technology. It is a combination of deep expertise, a practical hands-on approach, and an unwavering focus on addressing our customers’ real-world manufacturing challenges.
Engineered craftsmanship leads our shop mentality. Our relentless pursuit of better, more efficient methods – paired with a willingness to push our own boundaries – to advance our capabilities has continually broadened ATS’ offerings and expertise.
A Breath of Fresh Air
Our customers consistently praise our ability to tailor solutions specifically to their needs and develop creative methods to solve their unique challenges, describing it as a “breath of fresh air” compared to prior supplier experiences. The ATS craftsmanship mentality allows us to deliver not just high-quality solutions but also build strong, collaborative, and long-term relationships based on trust and results.
ATS takes immense pride in our work, thanks to the leadership and actions of Jim Luebke. He has demonstrated the importance of an agile, responsive approach to tooling and foundry work to achieve desired results. We continue to honor his vision more than 30 years later while pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve together. Through engineered craftsmanship, our customers can be assured that our drive to improve and innovate solutions for their specific challenges is at the forefront of everything we do.