The AVL Group of Companies was founded in 1998. Hamilton Metal Works® (H.M.W), the group's founding company, focused primarily on large custom fabrications and machining. In 2006, H.M.W. changed its name to AVL Manufacturing™, adding complete assembly, project management, and single-source supply chain services to its portfolio. AVL Manufacturing has become one of Canada’s most extensive privately-owned engineering, manufacturing, and assembly facilities.