ATI Established
ATI (formerly Advanced Technology, Inc.) was founded by Jim Burgio in Greensboro, NC. ATI started solely as a distributor of NuMetal high pressure laminates.
Jim Burgio │ CEO
First $1M
ATI made its first $1M from selling NuMetal
MirroFlex is Born
MirroFlex product line began with selling flat sheets imported from Europe
MirroFlex Flat Sheets in Crosshatch Silver
Made in the USA
ATI purchases first laminator to produce MirroFlex flat sheets in-house
MirroFlex Structures
ATI purchases first vacuum former to turn flat sheets into deeply textured decorative laminates. MirroFlex now becomes MirroFlex Structures
Kalahari + Gloss White Paintable (MirroFlex Structures)
MirroFlex Structures Expands
ATI purchases first CNC router for making tools for MirroFlex Structures. Unique designs are now created in-house
Japanese Weave + Crosshatch Silver (MirroFlex Structures)
New Relationships
ATI establishes a new relationship and signs contact with ACP - tremendous growth opportunity
ISO 9001
ATI becomes ISO 9001 Certified
Journey into Sustainability
ATI introduces a EccoFlex to the MirroFlex Structures product line - recycled material option used to form deeply textured decorative laminates.
Mojave + EccoFlex Tan (MirroFlex)
FusionSwirl
ATI introduces FusionSwirl™ to the Fusion product line. Fusion swirl is a custom aluminum substrate where the swirled effect is created by hand.
Mural, Japanese Restaurant | Custom Artwork on FusionSwirl Aluminum (Fusion)
LuxCore
ATI introduces LuxCore to the Fusion product line. LuxCore substrate is a fibrous, textured, translucent FRP panel used as a unique, decorative alternative.
Fusion Custom Art + LuxCore, Springfield Elementary
ISO 14001
ATI becomes ISO 14001 Certified
Luminous Ceilings
ATI introduces Luminous Ceilings to its MirroFlex™ product line
2015 Solar Manufacturing Offset Initiative
ATI installed over 500 solar panels on the rooftop of the 70,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility.
ATI Solar Panels (Nov. 2016)
Over 50% Powered by Solar Energy
Since the 2015 Solar Manufacturing Initiative, over 50% of our energy consumption has been offset by renewable solar energy.
The Artful Metals Collection
ATI introduced the Artful Metals Collection to the Fusion product line: 15 unique metal and patina-inspired designs ranging from bright colorful patinas and rich oxidized coppers, to rare and artistic, modern-treated metals. Available on a variety of ATI’s unbacked metal substrates.
Funky Cold Patina + Pebble Aluminum (Fusion Artful Metals)
ATI's MirroFlex Visualizer
ATI launched a brand-new online tool for design planning - the ATI MirroFlex Visualizer. The visualizer allows anyone to see what MirroFlex Wall Panels and Ceiling Tiles look like on a variety of surfaces, including walls, ceilings, and counters.
ATI MirroFlex Visualizer 2 (Banner 1400x600)
The Divine Elements Collection
ATI introduced the Divine Elements Collection to the NuMetal product line. The Divine Elements Collection contains 14 new NuMetal combinations inspired by nature and mythology. The HPL finishes range from Rose Gold and Gun Metal to the iridescent Polished Smoke and classic Brushed Aluminum. The patterns draw inspiration from the natural world, including: Diamond, Waterfall, Aqua, Neptune, and Titan.
NuMetal, Titan Aluminum Gun Metal - 248 BKE (Reception Area)