About Us

Our History

1928

Amthor’s first opens its doors as Ed Amthor’s Blacksmith Shop in Ellenville, NY.

1942

On Ed’s 75th birthday, he shoes his last horse. The blacksmith shop closes.

1943

The company is passed down to Ed’s son, William Amthor, who moves the facility to Walden, NY where he has a small welding shop.

1952

William relocates across the road. Amthor’s main product is farm machinery and truck equipment.

1976

William retires, passes the torch to his son Arnold “Butch” Amthor, who already has 22 years experience working for the company with his father, and his wife Alice Amthor.

1980

Butch and Alice take the company to new heights by innovative manufacturing methods and marketing numerous and varied products. During this time, Butch and Alice work together as President and Vice-President, respectively.

1992

Amthor opens a 47,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Gretna, Virginia where we manufacture refined fuel delivery units, fire tankers, water trucks and much more.

1998

Amthor adds a 10,000 square foot addition to house their newly-revamped propane tank delivery line. The company brings its fourth generation into the company — David and Brian Amthor. David Amthor works in the New York facility as the company’s general manager. Brian heads up the marketing, sales, and public relations end of the business.

1999

Amthor Incorporated is now the largest tank truck manufacturer in North America and number two in the entire world.

2004

Amthor opens W.M. Amthor Trucking Company to deliver all of their manufactured products.

2006

Amthor opens Horizon Capital Services to offer full financing packages to our customers.

2009

New plant in Gardiner, New York opens.

2012

Amthor builds an 8,000 square foot addition to Greta facility, adds 50 additional jobs.

2014

Amthor International introduces their new (Patent Pending) hydraulic rear door opener for their vacuum tanks called “The Claw”.

2015

Amthor teams up with Virginia Technical Institute to create Amthor University, a 4-6 week long off – site training program for new employees consisting of various workshops for each production role.

2017

We celebrate our 25th anniversary with our customers, distributors, and dealers!

2018

Addition to Amthor International in Gretna, Virginia.

2024

Ground breaks for the 2nd facility for Amthor International in Gretna, Virginia.