Ames Machine

Ralph Ames founded Ralph E. Ames Machine Works, Inc., in Westchester, California, in 1942. In those days there was no such thing as a "Vision Statement. There was, however, a simple principle that guided Ralph in his fledgling enterprise: "To provide the quality and reliability that is essential for success in the growing aerospace industry. Today,... over sixty years later, that same dedication to quality and integrity is more relevant than ever and guides the third generation of Ames' at Ames Machine. "With 24,000 square feet and twenty state-of-the-art CNC machines, Ames Machine is a top-rated supplier to many major manufacturing firms in the U.S.," says Mike Ames, president. "The company's dedication to the company's customers is evidenced by the company's 98% on-time delivery record and the company's 99.6% overall quality acceptance rating. The company's modern facilities and excellent ratings are a large part of the company's total commitment to quality and customer service at Ames Machine. Ames Machine ships tens of thousands of precision-machined parts and assemblies each year using an advanced, internal MRP system to track the workflow through the cell-based manufacturing floor. In addition, Ames Machine uses an EDI system linked to the company's customers' internal data to forecast requirements and schedule the company's workload. This advanced capability allows Ames Machine to provide multiple deliveries at the lowest possible cost for the company's long-term customer requirements. Ames Machine continues to grow through the company's commitment to precision manufacturing technology, and the company's dedication to the quality and reliability that builds long-term relationships with the company's customers. Ralph Ames would be proud of his company today, and of the spirit that still guides it: "Providing the quality and reliability that is essential for success."Read More