1978

The Atlantic Air Tool company moved from New York City to Harvest, Alabama.

1982

Developed no hole feathering valve for models 30 and 60 rivet squeezers and their equivalent tools.

1983

Designed and manufactured first triple cylinder (90A). First squeeze riveter to weigh less than 8 pounds and produce 9000 psi (90A-A15HD).

Designed and manufactured heavy duty bearings for 90A. Can also be used in 30 and 60 model rivet squeezers and their equivalent.

1989

First 12 inch reach bench riveter.

The Atlantic Air Tool company moves from Harvest, Alabama to Taft, Tennessee where it still resides.

1996

First with available heavy duty bearing in 30C and 60C riveters.

1997

First 18 inch bench riveter.

Atlantic Air Tool expands the size of its building by more than double.

1999

First squeeze riveter convertible from alligator type to "C" unit type utilizing the same wedge (Model 444 squeeze riveter).

First riveter with swivel cylinder head (Model 444).

First riveter in alligator type and "C" unit type utilizing the same roller bearings (Model 444 squeeze riveter).

 

2002

Created the first 630 series rivet squeezer.

2004

Started production of new 90A squeezer series.