AMSYSCO, Inc. has been serving the needs of the construction industry since 1981. During this time, we have transformed from a small player to a leading post-tensioning supplier. Follow some of the key events that track AMSYSCO’s history below:

Major Milestones:

1981

• On October 2nd, Rattan L. Khosa, President and CEO, incorporated AMSYSCO, Inc. The company’s office had the humble beginnings providing PT engineering and shop drawings services in Mr. Khosa’s basement. AMSYSCO purchased steel strand and the fabrication of material was outsourced.
• AMSYSCO awarded PT for St. Louis Garage (600,000 feet of PT.)

1982

• The first phase of Chicago’s North Loop Transportation Center (12 garage floors) was awarded to AMSYSCO. The second phase (18 office floors) was awarded to AMSYSCO in 1984.
• On November 18th, Rattan Khosa purchased a 10,000 sq.ft. industrial building in Addison, IL. The company installed a cutting line for fabricating post-tensioning tendons. The plastic-coating of steel was still outsourced.

1983

• A new “heat-sealing line” for plastic-coating the cable went into operation.
• AMSYSCO became one of the few companies to use its own anchor (AM7) after conducting a rigorous static and dynamic testing.

1984

• AMSYSCO joined Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI).
• Hermitage Apartments, a 28-story high-rise that was originally designed in conventional rebar, was redesigned into a PT frame with the help of AMSYSCO. The Value Engineering saved the owner approx. $600,000.
• Awarded PT for Place LaSalle Apartments based on Value Engineering ideas from AMSYSCO.

1985

• Awarded PT for Greenview, twin high-rise towers that were value engineered from rebar to PT with AMSYSCO'S technical expertise.
• In December, AMSYSCO installed a new extrusion line to manufacture the plastic sheathing for PT tendons. The old heat-sealing line was discontinued.

1986

• Awarded PT for Milwaukee Theatre District. The mixed-use structure consisted of an office building, a hotel and an underground parking garage.

1989

• AMSYSCO’s manufacturing plant was certified under the PTI Plant Certification Program. AMSYSCO has remained certified every year since with one of it's highest ratings. This program involves two unannounced inspections annually.

1990

• Awarded PT for Leamington Transportation Hub by the City of Minneapolis (1.3 million feet). This contract required a performance bond and bid bond.

1993

• Rattan Khosa starts serving on Post-Tensioning Institute's Executive Commitee.

1996

• Awarded PT for the Navy Pier Garage in Chicago, IL from McHugh Construction.

1998

• Awarded PT for the Minneapolis Airport Garage (4.7 million feet) from M.A. Mortenson Construction.
• Awarded PT for the Columbus Airport Garage (2.7 million feet) from P.J. Dick Construction.

1999

• Rattan Khosa elected President of Post-Tensioning Institute for a two-year term.

2000

• AMSYSCO completed its 400th post-tensioned project.

2003

• Awarded PT for the Epic Campus Buildings (1.2 million feet) in Verona, WI with J.H. Findorff Construction.
• After working as a summer intern, Rattan Khosa’s son, Neel, joined the company on a full-time basis in a management role.

2005

• Started supplying Chicago’s 64-story “340 On The Park” Condominium (1.2 million feet) with McHugh Construction.

2006

• Completed the floating “Barge” that houses the casino for Lumiere Place in St. Louis, MO. Work on the Lumiere Hotel commenced with McCarthy Construction (1.3 million feet).
• Completed the Medtronic Garage in Minnesota (1.4 million feet) with OPUS Northwest LLC.

2007

• AMSYSCO, Inc. moved their headquarters from Addison, IL to a 55,000 sq. ft. building in Romeoville, IL. Rattan Khosa purchased this building. The company increased their annual capacity to 110 million feet of tendons.
• Completed the New Indianapolis Airport Garage (4.5 million feet) with F.A. Wilhelm Construction.
• Completed the Humphrey Terminal Garages in Minneapolis, MN (2.0 million feet) with Adolfson & Peterson Construction. This project included both 0.5" and 0.6" diameter strand.
• Teamed with Adjustable Forms on several Chicago high-rise condominiums such as 600 N. Fairbanks, 1720 S. Michigan, 550 St. Clair, 1600 Museum Park and Lexington Park (3.8 million feet).

2008

• AMSYSCO is awarded the Post-Tensioning Institute’s “Project of the Year – Award of Excellence”. The awarded project was the New Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, MN completed with McGough Construction.
• Finished work on the Headquarters for J.E. Dunn Construction in Kansas City, MO.

2009

• Completed the New Minnesota Twins Ballpark with M.A Mortenson Construction.