Located in Dover, Ohio, Allied Machine & Engineering Corp. (AMEC) was established in 1941 by Harold E. Stokey.

In 1966, AMEC began manufacturing Universal Style spade drills and holders, marking the beginning of an evolution in spade drill technological advancements. Allied developed and patented the Blade-Loc Feature for our Universal Style spade drill holders, introduced particle metallurgy CPM-M4 HSS to the spade drill industry and in 1986, introduced our coated High Performance spade drills, a design that enabled end-users to obtain the benefits of the T-Aź drilling system when using their old universal holders.

The most significant breakthrough in the spade drill industry came in 1982 when AMEC introduced the T-Aź Drilling System. The unique geometry and state-of-the-art coating of the T-Aź drill insert revolutionized the spade drill industry as never before, thrusting Allied Machine & Engineering Corp. into a role of leadership in the Research & Development of Engineered Drilling Solutions. AMEC's commitment to continuous improvement is evident in our on-going stages of growth and expansion, starting in the mid-1980's and continuing to the present day. In 1992, we expanded into the European market and formed a limited partnership with Allied Maxcut Engineering Company of West Midlands, England, to ensure a high level of customer service.

It is the goal of AMEC to offer products and services of unparalleled quality,... and to develop and maintain a reputation among our customers for fair dealings, prompt and courteous service, dependability, integrity, product quality, and technical competence. This degree of dedication is reflected in the AMEC Quality Policy:... "to meet or exceed customers' expectations through a commitment to customer satisfaction, quality systems, and continuous improvement."

AMEC's commitment to excellence will endure as long as there are customers in need of the finest quality available, the highest efficiency in productivity, and the most comprehensive technical support to the industry.