1955 Founder August J. Antunes meets Jack Smith, and the two begin working together as manufacturer's representatives, forming a new company. Keep Reading
1962 Following the passing of Jack Smith in 1960, August J. Antunes officially changes the company to A.J. Antunes & Co. August's brother Jerry joins the company. Keep Reading
1963 A.J. Antunes & Co. begins representing EmberGlo and its line of broilers and steamers, working with McDonald's to use EmberGlo steamers to warm buns for their fish filet sandwiches. Keep Reading
1964 A new safety regulation for industrial ovens creates the need for specialized air and gas switches. August develops the W-1 switch, the first product manufactured by A.J. Antunes & Co. Keep Reading
1970 August J. Antunes creates the circular hotdog grill and names it "Roundup." That same year, the company enters the foodservice industry as an equipment manufacturer. Keep Reading
1977 The company's growing manufacturing business leads A.J. Antunes & Co. to build its second facility in Addison, Illinois. Keep Reading
1979 August J. Antunes forms a new electronics division to make controls for the company's expanding line of foodservice equipment. Keep Reading
1984 The success of the foodservice, switch and electronics business leads A.J. Antunes & Co. to build two more manufacturing areas in Addison, Illinois. Keep Reading