1967

• JAC Products was founded

1970

• Start of the roof-rack development in Europe by Gebrüder Happich Gmbh

1975

• First luggage rack manufactured by and under the JAC Products, Inc. name

1978

• Luggage racks debut on the small Sedans and the first rollform roof racks and deck racks are manufactured

1984

• Luggage rack on the first minivans: Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager

1985

• Introduction on the Taurus station wagon of the first injection-molded structural plastic roof rack

1996

• JAC starts the development in gas-assist injection molding of nylon-filled, Class A one-piece roof side rail

1999

• JAC introduces the first hydroformed roof rails on Toyota station wagons
• JAC ships the first gas-assist injection molded side rail on the 2000 Ford Explorer Sport and Sport Trac
• JAC develops the first height adjustment system for welded roofs
• JAC wins the Ford 1999 Silver World Excellence Award for Accessories Quality

2000

• JAC introduces the articulating roof rack on No Boundaries Ford Escape
• JAC wins the CAMI Automotive, Inc. President's Award 2000 in recognition of outstanding performance as measured in terms of: Quality, Customer Service, Cost, and Leadership

2002

• JAC wins the CAMI Automotive, Inc. President's Award 2002 In recognition of outstanding performance as measured in terms of: Quality, Customer Service, Cost, and Leadership
• JAC wins the Daimler Chrysler Design Excellence Award in recognition for Enhancement of Vehicle Function through Component Design and Application SEMA 2002
• JAC wins the 2002 Subaru of America, Inc. Supplier Excellence Award Silver in recognition of outstanding achievement in all areas of supplier performance

2003

• JAC wins the Ford 2003 Silver World Excellence Award Saline, MI Stampings & Fabrications
• JAC wins the 2003 Subaru of America, Inc. Supplier Excellence Award Silver Award in recognition of outstanding achievement in all areas of supplier performance

2004

• Launch of the first JAC tubular step rail program on new Nissan Titan full-size pickup truck
• JAC introduces the first single-side release rack on Lexus RX 330
• JAC wins the Daimler Chrysler Design Excellence Award SEMA 2004
• JAC wins the Ford 2004 Silver World Excellence Award Saline, MI Roof Rails
• JAC wins the New United Motor Manufacturing 2004 Excellence Award for Cost, Quality & Delivery
• JAC wins the 2004 Subaru of America, Inc. Supplier Excellence Award Silver Award in recognition of outstanding achievement in all areas of supplier performance
• JAC wins The Toyota Quality Alliance Recognizing Superior Excellence Gold Award 2004

2005

• JAC launches the industry’s first swing-in-place roof rack on Toyota Tacoma and Renault Kangoo
• JAC introduces the laser-welded side rails
• JAC wins the Honda Productivity Improvement Award
• JAC wins The Toyota Quality Alliance Recognizing Superior Excellence Gold Award 2005

2006

• JAC creates the first Laser welded roll form steel side rail
• JAC wins the 2006 Subaru of America, Inc. Supplier Excellence Award Achievement Award In recognition of outstanding achievement in all areas of supplier performance

2007

• JAC introduces the first single-side release on Hyundai Santa Fe
• JAC launches the cargo management system for Toyota
• JAC wins the Ford 2007 Recognition of Achievement Franklin Aluminum, Inc. Franklin, GA New Consumer Focused Technology
• JAC wins the Ford 2007 World Excellence Award Recognition of Achievement Franklin Aluminum Co., Inc.
• JAC is awarded the Recognition of Completion 2007 TMS CAD Supplier Kaizen Challenge

2008

• JAC manufactures first Swing-in-Place in Europe (Kangoo)
• JAC launches the cargo management system for Ford
• JAC wins the GM 2008 Global Supplier of the Year
• JAC was awarded the Toyota Certificate of Achievement in recognition of Quality Performance Achievement 2008

2009

• External gas molding first used
• JAC wins the Mitsubishi Motors N.A. - Manufacturing Division Certificate of Appreciation for its extraordinary efforts in achieving Zero Defect Performance for 2009
• JAC wins the SIA 2009 Exceptional Production Support award
• JAC wins the Toyota Quality Alliance Recognizing Superior Excellence Platinum Award 2009

2010

• JAC introduces the first stowable roof rack system (Q4 2010)
• JAC manufactures the first hydroform laser-cut anodized cover (Ford Europe)
• JAC introduces X1 and 5 series (first highly stylized hydro-formed polished and bright dip anodized integrated roof rail)
• JAC wins the Mitsubishi Motors N.A. — Manufacturing Division Certificate of for its extraordinary efforts in achieving Zero Defect Performance for 2010
• JAC wins the Toyota Certificate of Achievement in recognition of Quality Performance Achievement 2010

2011

• JAC introduces second generation tolerance adjustment system
• Subaru Outback is Motor Trend SUV of the year with Swing-in-Place Roof Rack
• JAC wins 2011 Chrysler RT MiniVan Supplier Launch Recognition Award
• JAC was given Chrysler Certificate of Achievement in recognition of outstanding performance in the 2011 Diversity Supplier Development High Focus Supplier Program
• JAC wins SIA 2011 Excellence in Partnership for continued cooperation and commitment
• JAC wins Toyota Certificate of Achievement in recognition of Supplier Diversity Performance Achievement 2011

2013

• Two Shot Base Molds were launched on GM large SUVs

2015

• First lit modular running board for Nissan Titan

2017

• First brush clearcoat finish for Honda CRV