Better. Faster. Smarter. Every Day.
Elite Manufacturing Technologies is a recognized leader in the development of sheet metal components and assemblies. With our unmatched capacity, large tonnage capabilities and extensive secondary finishing operations we produce thousands of fully finished components and assemblies for our customers every day – on time and ready for their application.
Providing Elite services – Since 1990 and counting.
Elite Manufacturing Technologies is a privately held manufacturer with production and assembly facilities located just minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. By continually investing in new capabilities and proven dependability, EMT continues to grow with our strong worldwide base of customers. Although far advanced from our modest beginnings, EMT still follows our founding father’s philosophy of dependable service and close customer relationships.
1990 | Jim Conlon, founder of Elite Manufacturing Technologies (EMT) embarks on the journey of entrepreneurship |
1991 | EMT incorporates and expands operations to include 2,500 sq. ft. in office and stocking warehouse space in Glendale Heights, IL |
1993 | EMT establishes manufacturing facility bringing outsourced work in house occupying an 8,500 sq. ft. facility in Glendale Heights, IL |
1995 | EMT expands to 30,000 sq. ft. facility in Bensenville, IL |
1999 | EMT contracts and builds a new 85,000 sq. ft. state of the art facility located in Bloomingdale, IL |
2004 | EMT establishes a 36,000 sq. ft. high level assembly (HLA) facility in Itasca, IL |
2005 | EMT form Elite Casino Product (ECP) product group |
2013 | EMT consolidates Itasca / Bloomingdale HLA facilities in new 65,000 sq. ft. facility in Glendale Heights, IL. ECP rebrands, changing name to Elite Gaming Technology (EGT) |
2015 | EMT strategically invests in new ERP system, successfully implemented Q1 2016 |
2016 | EMT celebrates its 25th year in business |
2017 | EMT forms Digital Signage product group focusing on indoor-outdoor digital solutions |
2018 | EMT invests in $4,000,000 in new state-of-the-art production equipment |