Company HistoryAdvantage Computing Systems, Inc. was founded in 1979 under the name T and B Computing (TBC) as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Townsend and Bottum, Inc. The company's first client was a book publisher and the second was a magazine publisher. From the beginning, the software offered an integrated solution for subscriptions and books, and this integration remains a cornerstone of the software today. T and B was acquired by Thomas S. Monaghan, Inc. (sister company of Dominos Pizza) in 1988.
TBC became an independent corporation in 1992 when it was purchased by its current shareholders. TBC changed its name in 1997 to Advantage Computing Systems to better reflect its name recognition in the marketplace. Advantage Computing Systems, Inc. (ACS) is a privately held corporation, owned by two officers of the company. ACS built its current Ann Arbor, Michigan headquarters in 1997, but quickly outgrew the space. A second wing was added in 2001. The company's mission statement vows to maintain a fair and enjoyable work environment while supporting a healthy balance of family and work time. In support of this, ACS offers its employees an onsite exercise facility, including a full-size racquetball/handball court, and an on-site childcare facility. The dress code is business casual, and the atmosphere is completely professional yet still informal. |
