Our story spans a century of growth, grit, and commitment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mercury Aircraft de Mexico is established in Guadalajara, Mexico — Mercury's first international manufacturing facility, providing customers with competitive near-shore production capabilities.
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.
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.
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.
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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