Automotive Airbag & Exhaust Components Industrial Knitted & Non-Woven Materials Scouring & Cleaning Products Separations & Mass-Transfer Products DIVERSIFIED MANUFACTURING SINCE 1939
History ACS Industries, Inc. Diversified Manufacturing Since 1939 Beginnings 1939 American Copper Sponge Co. is founded by Peter Botvin in his Providence, RI basement. His original product is a knitted copper sponge for scrubbing pots and pans. This set the stage for ACS Scrubble Products Division, a North American leader in scouring products for the food service and janitorial industries. 1941 Pearl Harbor is bombed. US commodities are redirected to the war effort and Peter can no longer purchase copper wire. Forced to close the business, he works in the Providence ship yards for the duration of the War. 1946 With the War over and copper readily available, Peter restarts his machines and goes back to making scouring pads. Fresh out of the US Coast Guard, Peter s son George starts to work for him. 1962 As mist eliminator sales begin growing rapidly, George hires ACS first separations technology engineer. Now based in Houston, TX, ACS Separations Technology Division supplies the petrochemical industry with a range of products from the most basic knitted wire mesh mist eliminators to highly engineered coalescers and fractionation trays. 1975 ACS receives its first automotive purchase order for knitted wire mesh supports and seals for catalytic converter assemblies. Today, the ACS Automotive Division accounts for over half of all corporate revenues, supplying air bag inflator filters and exhaust components to all of the industry s major players. Early Growth 1947 George proves to be more than just a knitting operator. After less than a year on the job he shifts his focus to sales and starts adding new customers and product lines. The company relocates to a rented factory space in Providence, RI. 2 1955 New products such as stainless steel mist eliminators and aluminum oil and grease filters account for a growing part of the company s revenues. As he earns the reputation of an ace salesman and entrepreneur, the younger Botvin starts taking over the business. 1958 Peter Botvin passes away. His last contribution to the company was purchasing its first factory building in Woonsocket, RI, a city the company will call home until 2007. George becomes ACS President after his father's death. Vertical Integration 1939 Peter Botvin buys six Industrial Revolution-era textile knitting machines which he rebuilds to run copper wire. Since then, ACS has built over 750 knitting machines and countless other pieces of equipment in-house. 1957 ACS installs its first fine wire drawing machines. Capable of processing 0.032 stainless steel redraw wire to fine sizes, these machines set the stage for ACS current operation capable of drawing 0.217 (5.5 mm) wire rod as fine as 0.0017 (0.043 mm). 1960 With several distinct product lines and a growing customer base, George changes the name of the company to ACS Industries, Inc. 1987 ACS Internaciónal is established in Monterrey, Mexico to manufacture high volume automotive components while taking advantage of competitive labor rates. Today, ACS Internaciónal has over 1,800 employees working in nearly 1 million sq. ft. of manufacturing space. 2001 ACS Industries (Shanghai) Co. LTD is established in Shanghai, China in anticipation of automotive OEM and Tier I manufacturers setting up assembly facilities in the Far East. 2007 After 49 years in Woonsocket, RI, ACS moves its corporate offices and research and development operation to a state-of-the-art facility in Lincoln, RI. ACS Today Peter Botvin ACS is a multi-national corporation with five facilities in three countries ACS has over 2,000 employees worldwide ACS operates in over 1 million sq. ft. of manufacturing space ACS has four distinct business units giving the company product line and customer base diversity
Mission and Philosophy Mission We will provide superior engineering and customer services while maintaining cost leadership in order to exceed our customers' expectations, add value to their interests and ensure continuous opportunities for our employees. This mission drives our organization. Our managers have it committed to memory and make their decisions by it. As a result, we have developed a solid reputation as one of the best suppliers our customers have - not just among knitted wire mesh manufacturers but among their entire vendor bases. We are driven to provide long-term, reliable solutions that exceed expectations. George Botvin Philosophy GENBA SHUGI - The Principle of Actual Location Visit Your Customers & Vendors GENBUTSU SHUGI - The Principle of Actual Parts Handle the Products. See How They Are Used & Made GENJITSU SHUGI - The Principle of Actual Situation Understand the Actual Situation 3
Vertical Integration Our experienced craftsmen work with the latest equipment In-House Tooling & Equipment Production In 1939, Peter Botvin purchased six Industrial Revolution-era circular textile knitting machines which he rebuilt to run copper wire for scouring pads. Since then, ACS has produced over 750 knitting machines, virtually all of our tools and dies, as well as countless other pieces of production equipment. Today, ACS Monterrey, Mexico machine shop supplies the entire company with tools, dies and replacement parts. Wire Drawing Experience Makes for Better Wire Dies ACS Industries, Inc. is the world s largest vertically integrated wire mesh manufacturer. With over 50 years of wire drawing experience we feed our knitting operation with over 12 million lbs. of fine stainless steel wire per year. ACS draws its wire from 0.217 (5.5 mm) wire rod to diameters as small as 0.0017 (0.043 mm) finer than human hair. Drawing wire in-house gives us the benefit of reduced raw material lead times, control over pricing and market fluctuations and the ability to provide the highest- quality wire products to our customers. 4 ACS draws fine wire from 0.217" (5.5 mm) wire rod.
Research & Development In March 2007, ACS Industries, Inc. moved to its new corporate offices and Research & Development Center in Lincoln, RI. ACS has the tools and expertise to engineer a broad range of products for a variety of applications. ACS R&D Shop Floor ACS is engaged in ongoing R&D projects with the world s major airbag inflator and exhaust system manufacturers. Hot Vibration Test Equipment Load Frame Exhaust Seal Test Equipment Flow Bench 5
Airbag Variable Expanded Metal ACS Industries, Inc. has supplied airbag inflator filters, heat sinks and cushions to the automotive industry since the early 1990 s. Today, ACS ships airbag inflator components to customers throughout the world from our factories in Eliminates Nesting, Fabrication, Dutch Weave and Ceramic Paper Low Cost Patent(s) Pending Flat Wire Wound 6 Uniform Density Gradient Uniform Pore Size Highest Hoop Strength
Inflator Filters Monterrey, Mexico and Shanghai, China. With on-going research and development projects in conjunction with all major airbag inflator manufacturers, ACS defines the cutting edge of the latest technologies. Rolled & Welded Multimedia Expanded Metal Woven Wire Mesh Ceramic Filter Paper Knitted Wire Mesh Torturous Entrainment Effect All Shapes & Sizes Reduces System Complexity 7
Exhaust ACS Industries, Inc. has supplied catalytic supports and seals as well as other exhaust components to automotive on-road and off-road OEM s and Tier I suppliers since 1975. Today, ACS ships exhaust components to customers throughout End Seals and Support Mesh for Catalytic Converters and Diesel Particulate Filters Wire Mesh Elements 8 Vibration Dampers and Isolators
System Components the world from our factories in Monterrey, Mexico and Shanghai, China. With on-going research and development projects in conjunction with the industries major players, ACS defines the cutting edge of the latest exhaust system technologies. For Cars, Trucks, Marine & Off-Road Static and Dynamic Exhaust Seals Mechanical Spacer Mesh High-Performance Steel Wool Muffler Packing 9
Floor Maintenance Pads Brooms The Scrubble Products Division manufactures and distributes cleaning products for the Foodservice and Jan-San Industries. With automated manufacturing at our Mexican facilities, Scrubble Products is a North American supplier that can compete globally. On-going tests in restaurants and independent laboratories guarantee that our products meet the highest quality standards. Scrubble Products Division s line includes: Scour Pro Grill Cleaning System Stainless Steel Scrubbers Steel Wool Soap Pads Nylon Soap Pads Non-Woven Scouring Pads Grill Screens Griddle Bricks Copper Scouring Pads Plastic Scouring Pads Grill Scouring Pads Plus so much more... 10 Dust Mops Push Brooms Brushes
Professional Cleaning Products Loop-End and Cut-End Mops Steel Wool Products Glass or Stainless Steel Filters Grill Tops Any Surface 11
Industries, LP Mesh and Vane Mist Eliminators Computer-Controlled Punch Presses A 36-Foot MisterMesh Pad Since the 1950 s, ACS Industries, LP has been a leading supplier of knitted mesh mist eliminators. For more throughput and efficiency with less pressure drop, our proprietary MisterMesh pads enhance drainage. Challenges such as fouling and high velocity are overcome by Plate-Pak vane-type separators. Conventional Fractionation Trays With a complete line of sieve, valve, and bubble-cap trays, ACS design engineers meet challenging process demands by applying the latest methods. Our commitment to continuous improvement in manufacturing, quality and productivity has made ACS a leader in this technology. Specialty Trays With worldwide applications in distillation, absorption, stripping and heat transfer, ACS Specialty Trays are a proven mass transfer device, capable of easing the bottlenecks that exist between operations involving the downsizing of new tower designs. Specialty Trays Valve Tray for Fractionation Tower MisterMesh Knitted Mesh Mist Eliminator 12
Separations & Mass-Transfer Products Packing and Internals ACS is the sole licensee in North America for Julius Montz GmbH sheet-metal and wire gauze packing and associated internals. We also offer high-efficiency knitted mesh packing. For both structured and random packing, ACS produces numerous types of all required tower internals, including liquid distributors and redistributors, packing supports, bed limiters and chimney trays. Mesh-type Mist Eliminator Liquid Distributor Liquid-Liquid Coalescers These units separate immiscible liquids of differing specific gravities (such as water and hydrocarbons) using knitted mesh, Plate-Pak vanes, or both. Meshes with co-knit fibers coalesce extremely fine droplets. The results are impressive in terms of performance, compactness, and low cost in both process and marine applications. Design Expertise With over 50 years of engineering experience, ACS creates solutions for difficult separations problems. The results often utilize proprietary equipment and designs incorporating flow control devices, housings, supports and internals. Industrial Liquid-Liquid Coalescing Separator Random Packing Support for Random Packing Liquid Draw-Off Tray Structured Packing Support for Structured Packing Fractionation Trays ACS / Montz Type BSH Sheet-Metal Packing Gas Sparger ACS Oil-Water Separator processing up to 525 gallons per minute. Two of these units are mounted in each of 16 spill recovery vessels built for the Marine Spill Response Corporation stationed around the U.S. coastline. 13
The World Leader in Engineered Wire Mesh Solutions Some ACS Knitted Wire Mesh applications: Removable & Reusable Insulation Air & Liquid Filtration Media Heat Exchange Media Seals & Gaskets Flame Arrestors Vibration & Shock Absorbers Noise Reducing Elements EMI/RFI Shielding Corrosion-Resistant Materials The world leader in engineered knitted wire mesh solutions; ACS produces components used in thousands of applications across every industry. The World s Largest Vertically-Integrated Knitted Wire Mesh Manufacturer ACS Industries, Inc. is the world s largest vertically integrated wire mesh manufacturer. With over 50 years of wire drawing experience we feed our knitting operations with over 12 million lbs. of fine, stainless steel wire per year. ACS draws its wire from 0.217 (5.5 mm) wire rod to diameters as small as 0.0017 (0.043 mm) finer than human hair. Drawing wire in-house gives us the benefit of reduced raw materials lead times, control over pricing and market fluctuations as well as the ability to provide the highest quality wire products to our customers. 14 Tel: (401) 769-4700 (800) 227-1939 Fax: (401) 333-2294 Email: info@acsind.com
Industrial Products Hi-Loft Air-Laid Non-Woven Products With the addition of a new, state-of-the-art non-woven production line, ACS Industries, Inc. is poised to supply non-woven roll goods and converted materials for filter, breather, ventilation, abrasive scouring and other applications. ACS Industrial Non-Woven Material is manufactured in Monterrey, Mexico using nylon and polyester fiber. Available in various constructions and configurations, ACS can engineer products to meet specific requirements including: Pore size Micron rating Pressure drop Abrasion Hi-Loft Non-Woven Production Line Non-Woven Roll Storage Wire Drawing Experience Makes for Better Wire Dies ACS Industries, Inc. has manufactured its own wire drawing dies in-house since the early 1990 s. Wire drawing dies are one of the most critical and often overlooked components of high-quality wire drawing. Tighter quality standards and value added benefits are achieved by producing dies in-house. Today, ACS manufactures natural diamond, single-crystal synthetic and polycrystalline dies at our Shanghai, China facility. 15
ACS CORPORATE OFFICES One New England Way, Lincoln, RI 02865 800-227-1939 Tel: 401-769-4700 Fax: 401-333-2294 Email: info@acsind.com ACS Industries, LP Separations & Mass-Transfer Products Houston, Texas, USA ACS Distribution Center Warehouse Laredo, Texas, USA ACS Internacional S. de R.L. de C.V. Monterrey, Mexico ACS Internacional S. de R.L. de C.V. Guadalupe, Mexico ACS Industries (Shanghai) Co. LTD Shanghai, China Diversified Manufacturing Since 1939 For additional information: 800-ACS-1939 (800-227-1939) www.acsindustries.com info@acsind.com Phone: (401) 769-4700 Fax: (401) 333-2294 Email: info@acsind.com www.acsindustries.com SEPARATIONS & MASS-TRANSFER PRODUCTS Phone: (713) 434-0934 Fax: (713) 433-6201 Email: separations@acsind.com www.acsseparations.com A Division of ACS Industries, Inc. Phone: (800) 222-2880 Fax: (401) 333-6088 Email: scrubble@acsind.com www.scrubble.com