Our History
Over the past 25 years, Innotec has been blessed with growth and new manufacturing opportunities and technologies that have become known around the world. Innotec is a small company doing BIG things like growing people, making beneficial products, and creating a culture where people love to work. Take a look at some of our greatest accomplishments in our company’s history and see the potential we carry moving forward.
1992
Incorporated
Innotec incorporated in October 8, 1992 initially leasing a corner of a building in Hudsonville, Michigan. Innotec began with three machines which ran the T-spring, Visor Elbow, and Resistor Board project for the Automotive Industry.
1994
Moved to Zeeland, MI
In 1994, Innotec broke ground on Suite 50 in Zeeland, Michigan and moved four machines from Hudsonville to the new building later that same year.
1994
1995
ESOP Begins
Innotec initiated its “Employee Stock Ownership Program” in 1995. ESOP is an integral part of our winning culture where people love to work and have direct ownership of the success of our organization.
1999
Roosevelt Campus
In 1999, Innotec purchased 20 more acres behind Suite 50. Suite 100 was built this same year, followed by the Ventura facility and Suite 200 to complete the Roosevelt campus.
1999
2000
Office
Universal Rail is Innotec’s first program in the Office Furniture market. This program is a great example of how Innotec’s automated advanced manufacturing vision can create huge wins for our Customers.
2002
Hungary Division
With the growth of global opportunities for Innotec, the Hungary division was launched.
2002
2004
China and Mexico Division
In 2004 Innotec opened facilities in both China and Mexico in communities that would provide close proximity to serve our customers, and also provide opportunities to impact these communities with meaningful employment and stewardship support.
2005
Colonial Clock Building Acquired
Innotec invested in the refurbishment of the Colonial Clock building in downtown Zeeland, originally built in 1906. The building was completely renovated and converted into a multi-use facility including manufacturing space, office space and condominiums.
2005
2006
Headrest Stays Launch
Innotec enters the Automotive headrest market with our patented cold notch forming technology for headrest stays.
2007
Water Wins Established
The Innotec supported non-profit well drilling project in Nigeria is formalized through the vision and technical support of many Innotec team members.
2007
2008
INNVIROMASS™
Innotec develops its patented technology for counterweights using 100% recycled material, Innviromass.
2009
Boardfree®
Innotec BoardFree® technology revolutionizes the industry, providing PCB free solutions for the lighting industry. Innotec awarded CEAM Grant from the State of Michigan for the advancement of the BoardFree® technology.
2009
2012
20th Anniversary
Innotec is blessed to have celebrated 20 years of growing people, running a company based on Biblical Principles and creating a culture where people love to work.
2015
Retail Lighting Markets
In 2015, Innotec expanded its lighting product offerings to retail lighting, providing the advantages of BoardFree® solutions to this market.
2015
2016
Best Small Companies in America
Forbes Magazine recognizes Innotec as one of it’s 25 Best Small Companies in America 2016 because of Innotec’s unique business model and community impact.
2016
AIT Joint Venture
AIT is a Joint Venture between Innotec and ACTronics CO., Ltd to bring automated Lighting Solutions to South Korea.
2016
2017
Introducing Bestec Systems, LTD.
Innotec and Best Group Holding, LLP of India have formed a Joint Venture to grow BoardFree® Lighting Solutions in India.
2018
Ford Q1 Certification
The Q1 Certification is awarded to Ford suppliers who demonstrate excellence beyond the ISO/TS certification requirements in five critical areas: capable systems, continuous improvement, ongoing performance, superior manufacturing process and customer satisfaction.
2018
2018
Entered the RV, Power Sports, and Agriculture Markets
Our LED Lighting Solutions have expanded to serve even more industries and markets
2019
Start of the Micro Bright Beacon Mass Production
Innotec’s Micro Bright Beacon starts to be mass produced to serve all of Innotec’s customers worldwide.
2019
2020
John Deere Innovation Award Winner
The Micro Bright Beacon wins the 2020 John Deere Innovation Award, given to suppliers who successfully apply innovation to improve the John Deere business model with a focus on creativity, feasibility, collaboration, and impact.
2021
Innotec launches new rigid linear lighting
Innotec launches a new LED linear lighting product family based on our BoardFree® technology.
2021
2022
30th Anniversary
Innotec is blessed to have reached 30 years in business while continuing to foster Innovation.
2023
Innotec provides Innviromass for home furniture manufacturers
Innotec provides Innviromass counterweight to the home furniture industry to help prevent tip-over injuries.
2023
