Atlas Machine and Supply, Inc.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industrial machinery engineering, manufacturing, remanufacturing |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Founder | Gimmel family |
| Headquarters | Louisville , United States |
Area served | United States and abroad |
Key people | Richard Gimmel III (CEO), Richard Gimmel Jr. (former chairman) |
| Products | Heavy-duty industrial machinery, compressors, compressor equipment |
Number of employees | 260 (2023) |
| Website | www |
Atlas Machine and Supply, Inc., established in 1907, ranks among the largest heavy-duty industrial machinery engineering, manufacturing, and remanufacturing facilities within the United States. The firm delivers on-site field machining repair services to various industries both domestically and abroad.
In addition, Atlas specializes in the design and maintenance of industrial compressors and associated equipment.
History
Originating from the Gimmel family, Swiss immigrants who relocated to the U.S. approximately three decades prior, Atlas initially produced elevators in a modest workshop located in Louisville, Kentucky. Gradually, the company broadened its engineering and machine shop operations to encompass heavy industrial machinery repair, design, and remanufacturing. During the 1940s, Atlas expanded into compressor distribution and has since maintained its role in providing compressed air solutions.
The year 2011 marked the introduction of a field machining division aimed at delivering on-location repair services that replicate the capabilities of its primary machine shop. Subsequently, in 2012, laser tracking metrology services were incorporated to support extensive on-site machining assignments.
Locations
By August 2023, Atlas employed around 260 personnel. Its main facility in Louisville includes a machine shop spanning over 100,000 square feet. Additional operational sites are situated in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; Evansville and Indianapolis, Indiana; Lexington and Harned, Kentucky; as well as Nashville, Tennessee.
Leadership
Richard Gimmel III assumed the role of president in 2014 as the fourth generation of leadership, following his father Richard Gimmel Jr., who continued as chairman until his retirement in 2019. In 2023, the company restructured its organizational framework to facilitate accelerated expansion, with Richard Gimmel III promoted to CEO.