With Modern Style

1981

Established as a Michigan Private Corporation

1997

Created San Pedro Sula, Honduras Manufacturing Operations

2003

New Headquarters, Engineering & Distribution Center

2005

Troy, MI Headquarters Registered as a U.S. Foreign Trade Zone

2006

Received Patent for Urethane Potting Process

2006

Certified A2LA testing LAB in Honduras

2007

Acquired GS3 Component Division of Guide Corp (General Motors)

2007

Acquired Christiana Industries (Direct Competitor)

2007

Launched First Empire-designed Direct Connect Socket

2008

Opened Sheffield, Alabama facility

2011

Launched SMT Line