The post-war era saw us diversifying our partnerships and products. In 1960, we entered a joint venture with Defoe and Raynolds Company for paint pump manufacturing, and in 1961, we began a lasting partnership with Bobrick Washroom Equipment Corporation. This collaboration led to the production of the B-352 vending machine in 1966. As we grew, we relocated to the City of Industry in 1981, setting the stage for further expansion.
The turn of the millennium brought changes in ownership, with the company transitioning to the Hobbs family, who continue to uphold the legacy of the Gabel-Shevlin lineage. Our commitment to quality was formally recognized in 2003 when we achieved ISO 9001 registration. In 2009, we celebrated our centennial year, a testament to our enduring presence in the industry. Most recently, in 2011, we implemented the Five S Program, further demonstrating our ongoing dedication to efficiency and quality.
Chester L. Adams and Chas. A. Campbell created Adams Campbell Company with a business focus for machine shop products consisting of “dies, tools, metal stampings, screw machine products and novelties.
C.A. Campbell, E.H.Hunt and R.A. Whitehead formed a new company of Adams Campbell Ltd., as equal partners.
Adams Campbell Ltd is incorporated in California.
Thomas R Gabel becomes a partner in the company.
J.Lewis Gabel becomes member of the Board. The company is owned in thirds by J. Lewis Gabel, Thomas R. Gabel and Henry P. Jones.
Adams Campbell developed proprietary commercial and domestic refrigeration condensing units and marketed these units under the trade name of ACE Refrigeration Compressors.
Thomas R Gabel dies leaving J. Lewis Gabel sole owner and President of Adams Campbell.
Ninety (90%) percent of the work is with the Government.
Defoe and Raynolds Company collaborated with Adams Campbell for a joint venture on a paint pump. Adams Campbell held exclusive manufacturing rights.
Bobrick Washroom Equipment Corporation gave Adams Campbell their first business.
Began production of the B-352 vending machine for Bobrick.
J. Lewis Gabel dies leaving Edna K. Gabel (spouse) sole owner of Adams Campbell.
Edna K. Gable dies leaving her daughter, Barbara Gabel Shevlin sole owner.
Business moves to the City of Industry November 1992.
Barbara G. Shevlin dies. Present ownership is the result of direct decent from the Gabel family to the Shevlin family to the Hobbs family.
Adams Campbell becomes ISO 9001 registered.
Accént Ceilings launches as Adams Campbell's innovative ceiling and wall system, offering architects, contractors, and clients a flexible, cost-effective solution engineered for all environments through its unique, patented design.
Adams Campbell turns 100.
Adams Campbell begins adopting the Toyota Production System (LEAN) philosophy, starting with the implementation of the 5S workplace organization methodology.
