History

Our History

Monroe Products officially began in 1971 as a Pointer Supplier. Lakeland Finishing was founded in 1989 as a metal and plastics finisher. In 2018 Lakeland Monroe Group was born and together we offer over 75 years of manufacturing expertise.

2019

Lakeland Monroe Group Announces New Brand.

2018

Lakeland Finishing And Monroe, LLC Join Forces.

2015

Lakeland Launches Internal Injection Molding Services.

2015

Monroe Moved To Current Facility.

2010

Lakeland Begins Offering Part Supply Services To Tier 1 Customers.

2010

Monroe Establishes Plant In Shanghai, China.

2008

Lakeland Finishing Begins Family Ownership Transition.

2007

Monroe Leads Development Of Shaftless Motor Pointers In North America.

2006

Monroe LLC Is Purchased By The Huizenga Group.

2005

Monroe Begins To Ship Hi-Volume Chrome Plated Pointers.

2003

Monroe Begins Shipments Of Lighted Information Display To Appliance Manufacturer.

2000

Monroe Starts Hands-Free Assembly And Packaging.

1999

Monroe Begins Using LEDs As An Option For Light Source.

1998

Monroe Introduces Vision Systems To All Assembly Machines To Ensure Aesthetic And Assembly Standards.

1997

Monroe Establishes Sales Representation For European Market, Stationed In England.

1996

Lakeland Exterior Finishing Facility Divested To Magna.

1993

Lakeland Finishing Transitions From Metal To Plastic Finishing.

1992

Monroe Adds CAD To Design Capabilities.

1990

Lakeland Finishing Incorporates.

1990

Monroe Moves Engineering, Tool Design, Mold Build And Assembly Equipment Manufacturing To New Facilities.

1989

Lakeland Finishing Founded By Thomas Smith.

1989

Monroe Adds Screen-Printing And Pad Painting To Decorating Capabilities.

1987

Monroe Begins Mold Production Using CAM Equipment.

1984

Monroe Enlarges Plant To Accommodate Molding, Decorating, Engineering And Assembly Needs.

1980

Monroe Introduces Internally Lit Pointers I.E. Light Pipes.

1977

Monroe Begins Automatic Counter Weight Insertion During Molding Process.

1973

Monroe Introduces The Concept Of Plastic Pointers, Molded In Color.

1972

Monroe Tools Up And Begins Production Of Stamped Metal Pointers For General Motors.

1971

Monroe, LLC Established In October, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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