we are people first
Safety always comes first
A daily focus on quality
A benchmark for success
A path to financial stability
A step ahead of our competition
We foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and personal growth, where new design concepts spark collaboration and lead to industry-leading quality. Our team is encouraged to expand their education through continued learning opportunities. AMS Seat Structures success is driven by the development of our team. We believe in learning through experience, offering conferences, coaching, internal job opportunities, leadership development programs, and tools to support personal career growth.
1998 – Founded
JR Manufacturing was founded in 1998 by Jeff Roessner. The company initially began producing seamless citronella buckets.
1999 – Entry into Automotive Manufacturing
Within the first year, the company transitioned into producing automotive seat wires, marking the beginning of its long-term focus on the automotive industry. This quickly expanded into additional automotive seat components.
Early 2000s – Rapid Growth & Innovation
As demand increased, JR Manufacturing:
2003 – Acquisition & Certification
JR Manufacturing was purchased by the LeFevre family. Shortly after the acquisition, the company achieved ISO certification, strengthening its quality systems and customer confidence.
2009 – Global Expansion
JR Manufacturing partnered with Prodomex in Aguascalientes, Mexico, expanding its global manufacturing presence.
2010 – Global Partnership
The company became part of Sumikin Bussan, now known as Nippon Steel Trading, further accelerating growth through global collaboration and resources.
2010s – Continued Growth & Diversification
With the support of global partners, JR Manufacturing:
April 22, 2023 – Industrial Fire
Complete loss of corporate office location – Over 75,000 square feet
December 30, 2025 – Acquisition by Angstrom
JR Manufacturing was acquired by Angstrom, marking a new chapter in the company’s history.
December 30, 2025 – Present: Rebrand to AMS Seat Structures
Following the acquisition, the company officially changed its name from JR Manufacturing (JRM) to AMS Seat Structures.
Today
AMS Seat Structures employs approximately 500 team members across locations in:
Aguascalientes, Mexico
Fort Recovery, Ohio
Manchester, Tennessee
Coldwater, Ohio
AMS Seat Structures LLC, Ohio
1201 Industrial Drive
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: 419-375-8021
AMS Seat Structures LLC, Tennessee
430 Volunteer Parkway
Manchester, TN 37355
Office Hours CT: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: 931-728-6226
Prodomex
Productos Doblados de México S.A. de C.V.
Av. México 205-A
Parque Industrial San Francisco de los Romo
San Francisco de los Romo
Aguascalientes, México 20355
