About Us
Since 1969, Americo Manufacturing Company has grown to become one of the world’s leading producers of floor pads, cleaning accessories, OEM specialty nonwovens, and floor matting, with products that are distributed and sold in over 70 countries worldwide. While 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, including our industry, our business and our employees, we remain committed to doing WHATEVER it takes to provide our clients with THE BEST products and service. We have built our reputation by producing high-quality products while embracing environmentally sustainable practices, and we will continue to do so. So why Americo? Simply stated, customers want the value that Americo offers. It’s our commitment to deliver innovative and effective solutions. When you partner with Americo, you join a team of professionals who are committed to excellence at all levels and in all situations.
Our Story
1969
Jim Rones begins American Manufacturing Company, Inc. in his home.
1975
American Manufacturing's first facility, located in the Chattahoochee industrial area in Atlanta, GA, was leveled by a tornado.
1976
After the tornado, American Manufacturing moved to Norcross, GA in Peachtree Corners Business Park.
1977
The first full nonwoven production line was installed.
1981
Purchased a larger manufacturing facility & office building in Acworth, GA.
1983
American Manufacturing Company opened an L.A. warehouse.
1984
American Manufacturing Company changes its name to Americo Manufacturing Co.
1986
Jim Rones' son, Richard Rones, joins Americo full-time, later to become President.
1992
David Rones, Jim Rones' son, joins Americo full-time, later to become President of the matting division.
1992
Americo Manufacturing launches the PromoMatting Division to serve the promotional products industry.
2000
Leonard Shutzberg joins Americo Manufacturing as CEO.
2001
Joe Tarantino joins Americo Manufacturing to later become Vice President of Operations.
2005
Executive Vice President for Sales and Marketing, John Miller, joins Americo.
2007
Americo purchases the assets of Hanover Textile Graphics located in Wilmington, NC.
2007
Julie Charyna joins Americo Manufacturing as Vice President of Human Resources.
2009
Americo celebrates its 40th anniversary.
2010
Americo acquires additional facility in Cartersville, GA for the floor matting division.
2010
Americo purchases the assets of Pioneer Mat Company located in Chattanooga, TN.
2011
Americo purchases the assets of Custom Textile Printing located in Dalton, GA.
2012
Americo expands in Brazil with a local presence and own brand.
2012
Americo announces the acquisition of Shamrock Matting located in Chattanooga, TN.
2012
Americo launches a new corporate identity.
2013
Americo acquired the exporting business of Janex, Inc. based in Norwalk, CT. The business was relocated to Acworth, GA.
2013
Americo acquires strategic assets of Glit/Microtron.
2013
A new state-of-the-art production line is added.
2014
Americo introduces Full Cycle® floor pad line.
2014
Joel Gallimore joins Americo Manufacturing as Executive Vice President of Operations.
2014
Americo is named the preferred global supplier of floor pads to all ISS locations worldwide.
2014
Americo wins ISSA's Innovation Award under the Supplies category for Full Cycle floor pads.
2015
Americo partners with Healthy Schools Campaign to support Green Clean Schools and promote Full Cycle.
2015
Americo releases a new mobile app to streamline floor maintenance.
2016
Americo launches a new, mobile responsive website.
2017
Americo's Full Cycle® becomes the FIRST and ONLY Green Seal™ certified floor pads.
2017
Americo announces a new floor restoration system, DiaMEND™ Screens.
2018
Americo introduces TrapEze Disposable Dusting Sheets.
2018
Americo moved its West Coast distribution center into a new, larger warehouse facility in Santa Fe Springs, CA.
2019
Americo celebrates 50 years in manufacturing services for the Jan/San industry.
2019
Titan Extreme Stripping pads have been designed with a high content of abrasive and are ideal for the toughest stripping jobs.
2019
Maroon X™ heavy-duty restoration pad can be used wet or dry for extreme stripping or deep scrubbing.
2020
SmartScrub™ cleaning and shining pad gives you the power to clean and shine in just one step, saving labor and materials.