A Century of Manufacturing.
Built for What's Next.
Our story spans a century of growth, grit, and commitment.
A Legacy of Manufacturing Progress
For more than 100 years, Mercury has continued to evolve with the needs of its customers. From its early manufacturing roots to today's integrated capabilities across metal fabrication, plastics, finishing, assembly, and logistics, Mercury's history reflects a steady commitment to quality, investment, and long-term partnerships.
Through decades of change in American manufacturing, Mercury has remained focused on the same core priorities: quality, customer success, integrity, relationships, and responsible growth.
Years of Manufacturing Excellence
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1920The Beginning
Company Founded as Aerial Service Corp.
Mercury's story begins with surplus aviation parts. The company was founded as Aerial Service Corp. to sell surplus Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny" parts — the famous biplane that trained thousands of World War I pilots.
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1928First Aircraft
First Full-Production Airplane "Mercury Chic" Rolls Off
A landmark moment in company history — Mercury's first full-production airplane, the "Mercury Chic," rolls off the assembly line, marking the company's evolution from a surplus parts dealer to an active aircraft manufacturer.
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1929Rebranding
Name Changed to Mercury Aircraft Inc.
The company officially adopts the name Mercury Aircraft Inc. — a name that would become synonymous with precision manufacturing, reliability, and innovation for the next century.
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1938Expansion
Footprint Doubles to Meet Growing Demand
Growing demand drives a major facility investment. Mercury doubles its manufacturing footprint, significantly expanding production capacity and positioning the company to serve a broader base of customers and programs.
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1940War Effort
Production Pivots to Support WWII
Mercury answers the call. Production lines are retooled to support the war effort — manufacturing components for the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, Curtiss SB2C Helldiver, and the Curtiss C-46 Commando aircraft, contributing directly to America's military aviation capabilities.
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1946Post-War Transition
Transition to Commercial Manufacturing
With the war over, Mercury adapts. Production transitions from military aircraft parts to everyday commercial items including school buses, truck bodies, and phone booths — demonstrating Mercury's remarkable versatility.
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1957Geographic Expansion
Mercury Minnesota Inc. Established
Mercury extends its reach beyond New York with the establishment of Mercury Minnesota Inc. in Faribault, Minnesota — the company's first expansion into a new state and a sign of growing national demand.
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1968Acquisition
Atlas Metal Industries Acquired
Atlas Metal Industries of Miami, Florida is acquired, adding new capabilities, talent, and a southern US presence to Mercury's growing network of manufacturing operations.
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1995Massive Expansion
Taylor Wine Co. Buildings Purchased — 1.5M SF
Mercury purchases the historic Taylor Wine Company buildings, enabling a massive expansion to 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing and assembly space — one of the company's most transformative investments.
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1996New Venture
Airspeed, LLC Established
Airspeed, LLC is established as a Mercury entity, extending the company's capabilities and positioning it to serve new markets and customers requiring specialized logistics and supply chain solutions.
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1999International Expansion
Mercury Aircraft de Mexico — Guadalajara
Mercury Aircraft de Mexico is established in Guadalajara, Mexico — Mercury's first international manufacturing facility, providing customers with competitive near-shore production capabilities.
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2011Rebrand
"Mercury Integrated Manufacturing" & New Logo Introduced
Under the leadership of Jeff, Mercury introduces "Mercury Integrated Manufacturing" as its new operating identity, along with a refreshed logo — marking a new chapter as a fully integrated contract manufacturer while honoring its decades of heritage.
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2017Mexico Expansion
Mexico Facility Expands by 40,000 SF
Mercury Aircraft de Mexico expands its Guadalajara facility by 40,000 square feet — responding to strong customer demand and reinforcing Mexico as a key hub for Mercury's global manufacturing operations.
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2019Asia Pacific
Airspeed Opens Vietnam Facility
Airspeed opens a new facility in Vietnam, extending Mercury's global manufacturing footprint into Southeast Asia and giving customers access to cost-competitive production in one of the region's fastest-growing manufacturing hubs.
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2020Centennial Year
Mercury NY Consolidates in New Headquarters
In Mercury's 100th year, Mercury NY completes its consolidation into a modern new headquarters — unifying operations, improving efficiency, and setting the stage for the next century of manufacturing excellence.
The Next 100 Years
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