2007
Nov. 5: Sales directors join LAI sales team
Oct. 2: LAI to exhibit manufacturing services at Power-Gen International Dec. 11-13
Aug. 24: LAI named to Inc. 5,000 list of fastest-growing companies in nation
July 26: LAI acquires Rich Technology International
May 9: LAI Midwest recognized with environmental conservation award
April 13: LAI wins $5.2 million contract with Lockheed
April 10: LAI adds 90-ton brake press to Phoenix facility
April 5: LAI named in top 25 list of largest  Phoenix manufacturers
Jan. 3: LAI achieves record sales year

2006
Feb. 14: Director of Power Generation Products named
Jan. 7: Southwestern Laser gains NADCAP certification

2005
Nov. 1: LAI purchases Southwestern Laser
Oct. 15: LAI facilities achieve AS9100 certification
June 15: LAI announces change in ownership

2004
July 19: Boeing selects LAI Midwest as small business supplier of the second quarter
July 7: LAI earns Raptor of Distinction award from Lockheed Martin

2003
Feb. 24: Cramer named president of LAI International, Inc.
Jan. 30: LAI achieves record 2002 sales

2002
Oct. 15: Services held for Robert Ulrich
Sept. 3: LAI featured in Shop Spotlight in Job Shop Technology
July 17: LAI Midwest expands waterjet drilling capacity
July 1: LAI featured in special waterjet issue of Job Shop Technology
June 28: LAI Midwest named Lockheed Martin Corporate STAR Supplier

2001
Nov. 28: LAI adds new laser machining station
Nov. 23: LAI distributes largest employee bonuses of year
Sept. 5: LAI sets August sales record
Aug. 29: LAI distributes employee incentives
Aug. 22: All three LAI divisions earn ISO 9002 certification
Aug. 6: Waterjet cutting used to machine sculpture in Arizona
June 29: LAI East adds three new laser stations
June 14: LAI Midwest increases waterjet capacity
June 1: Quality policy announced to improve customer satisfaction
May 23: LAI Southwest increases capacity 33 percent
April 26: Carper named purchasing manager
April 15: LAI posts record quarter; employees earn incentive bonuses
March 25: Hartley named director of aerospace products
Feb. 16: Cramer named VP of product development

2000
Dec. 29: LAI Southwest increases waterjet capacity
Oct. 25: LAI Southwest waterjet cuts VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards
Sept. 8: LAI Midwest earns ISO certification
June 6: LAI Southwest increases capacity; sets open house
May 25: LAI Midwest names deputy F-22 program manager
Feb. 1: LAI names aerospace director

1999
July 12: LAI Southwest moves to larger facility
Feb. 12: LAI celebrates 20 years in job shop manufacturing

1998
March 18: LAI East achieves ISO registration

1997
Dec. 19: LAI Midwest wins top supplier award
April 7: LAI Southwest opens new plant in Phoenix
April 3: LAI Midwest expands headquarters