HISTORY

2000
Aurands Machinery & Automation LLC is founded

Aurands Machinery & Automation LLC is founded by Randy & Steve Aurand. The two combine decades of experience in the industry to bring companies professional products and support with the motto "Quality Service for the Woodworking Industry."

2001
Betty Kratzer joins the company

Betty Kratzer joins the company, adding her skills and experience to the Aurands team as Office Manager. ​

2001
Aurands makes its tradeshow debut

Aurands makes its tradeshow debut with a booth including Randy Aurand, Paul Baker, Doyle Kratzer, Betty Kratzer, Steve Aurand & Tom Benfer. ​

2002
The Aurands team expands

The Aurands team expands to include Rodney Keister, Randy Aurand, Steve Aurand, Tom Benfer, Doyle Kratzer & Betty Kratzer. ​

2003
Aurands moves to a new location

Aurands moves to a new location with an expanded office to serve the needs of a growing customer base. ​

2003
Aurands introduces new signage

Aurands introduces new signage emphasizing their motto of "Quality Service for the Woodworking Industry." ​

2006
Aurands purchases a new building

Aurands purchases a new building, enabling the company to better serve customers with in-house services and the capacity to rebuild machines. ​

2018
Aurands unveils a new company logo

Aurands unveils a new company logo and becomes the authorized machinery dealer for Casadei and Busellato. ​

2019
Aurands opens a showroom

Aurands opens a showroom at its location to showcase the latest innovations in new machinery. ​

2021
became a dealer for Chicago Pneumatic Air Compressors

Aurands Machinery & Automation LLC became a dealer for Chicago Pneumatic Air Compressors

the 2021 Trade Show.

Stephen Aurand, Ronda Combs, Jonathon Aurand, Bryan Simmons, Jon Cramer, Keith Rine, Zachary Simmons, Brad Jenkins, and Randy Aurand at the 2021 Trade Show.

2021 Customer Base