ATS selects financial advisor for Solar Group; adds Solar CFO to further round out executive team

09 February 2006 - ATS Automation ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today announced it has selected BMO Nesbitt Burns as financial adviser to assist in assessing and pursuing financing opportunities and strategic alternatives for its growing Solar Group.

10th Annual DDP is such a great success

25 January 2006 - ATS Automation Over the past 10 years, Drug Delivery Partnerships has become the premier international industry event focusing on business alliances between pharmaceutical and drug delivery companies. The drug delivery industry is currently seeing a shift and the DDP 2006 event reflected changes in the industry that are driving the growth of specialty pharma as a successful business model and how companies are steering product development through alliances and partnerships. Additional themes in 2006 addressed innovation, partnering, drug delivery technology advances, responding to the generic drug market with lifecycle management strategies, approaches for combination products and much more.

ATS completes the sale of its Precision Metals business

03 January 2006 - ATS Automation ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today announced it has completed the sale of its precision metals business to Autocam Corporation of Kentwood, Michigan. As part of the transaction, ATS retained the land and building associated with this business and entered into a lease agreement with Autocam.

ATS enters agreement to sell Precision Metals division to Autocam

13 December 2005 - ATS Automation ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. of Cambridge, Ontario and Autocam Corporation of Kentwood, Michigan today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement that will see ATS sell the assets of its precision metals division to Autocam, a global leader in quality precision-machined solutions.

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. awarded $27 million automation systems assignment in healthcare

12 December 2005 - ATS Automation ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today announced it has been awarded orders valued at approximately $27 million (US$23 million) to design, manufacture and install four identical automated manufacturing systems that will be used by an industry-leading multinational healthcare company.

ATS awarded US $24 million assignment for biotechnology automation

29 November 2005 - ATS Automation ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today announced it has been awarded repeat orders totaling approximately US$24 million (CDN $28 million) to manufacture specialized process automation for a leading biotechnology manufacturing company.

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. announces appointment of Gerald A. Hooper to Board of Directors

23 November 2005 - ATS Automation ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today announced the appointment of Gerald A. Hooper, FCA, to the Company's Board of Directors. He will also serve on the Company's Audit and Finance Committee of the Board.

ATS Automation Tooling Systems' Shareholders Elect New Director at Annual Meeting

13 October 2005 - ATS Automation ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today announced that William Biggar has been elected to the Board of Directors at the Company's annual meeting of shareholders late yesterday afternoon in Kitchener.

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. comments on impact of Delphi Chapter 11 filing

11 October 2005 - ATS Automation ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today commented on the impact of the October 8, 2005 Chapter 11 business reorganization filing of Delphi Corporation and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Precision Metals division to Autocam is sold

13 August 2005 - ATS Automation ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. of Cambridge, Ontario and Autocam Corporation of Kentwood, Michigan today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement that will see ATS sell the assets of its precision metals division to Autocam, a global leader in quality precision-machined solutions.

ATS enters discussions to sell precision metals business

13 May 2005 - ATS Automation In announcing the initiative, Ron Jutras, ATS President and Chief Executive Officer said: 'In reviewing our precision components business we concluded that the precision metals division would be better served under a new owner that can bring greater synergy and focus to the business. The precision metals division has had a number of challenging years and the level of interdivisional activity with other ATS divisions has declined substantially due to changes in the buying practices of the customers served by PCG. We believe this business, and its employees, will have the opportunity for a brighter future under new ownership'.

ATS further strengthens senior management team with executive appointments in sales & business development

14 April 2005 - ATS Automation ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today announced it has made two executive appointments to reinforce its industry-leading sales and business development efforts and drive the Company's strategic marketing efforts to achieve attractive growth in the near, medium and long term.

ATS makes five executive appointments to enhance strategic and operational effectiveness worldwide

04 March 2005 - ATS Automation ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today announced it has promoted five company executives as part of an ongoing program to strengthen its global industry leadership, enhance the delivery of customer-focused strategies and improve operational effectiveness. In making the appointments, Ron Jutras, ATS President and Chief Executive Officer said: 'Looking forward, our goal - on behalf of customers and shareholders, is to maximize the value of every asset we have while continuing to accelerate our global growth and industry leadership. To do this, I believe it's vital to create a leadership team for the future, one that is experienced and fully motivated to enhance our potential and operational effectiveness. The appointments made today further round out our executive management team and reflect our intention to build on the ATS tradition of active, strong and engaged leadership.'

ATS appoints Ron Jutras President and Chief Executive Officer; Gerry Beard Chief Financial Officer

09 February 2005 - ATS Automation The Board of Directors of ATS today appointed Ron Jutras as President and Chief Executive Officer following the tragic passing of its founder Klaus Woerner from cancer yesterday.

ATS founder Klaus Woerner passes away

07 February 2005 - ATS Automation ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today announced with great sadness the death of its founder, President and Chief Executive Officer Klaus Woerner following his courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Woerner was 65.

ATS closes McAllen Manufacturing Plant as part of Precision Components Performance Enhancement Program

04 February 2005 - ATS Automation ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today announced it is closing a small manufacturing facility in McAllen, Texas as part of an ongoing program to enhance the performance of its Precision Components Group.

ATS selects financial advisor for Solar Group; adds Solar CFO to further round out executive team

03 January 2005 - ATS Automation ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today announced it has selected BMO Nesbitt Burns as financial adviser to assist in assessing and pursuing financing opportunities and strategic alternatives for its growing Solar Group.

ATS completes the sale of its Precision Metals business

03 January 2005 - ATS Automation ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today announced it has completed the sale of its precision metals business to Autocam Corporation of Kentwood, Michigan. As part of the transaction, ATS retained the land and building associated with this business and entered into a lease agreement with Autocam.