+ 1994
- March 1, 1994, AAM is formed by Richard E. Dauch and a group of investors and established its world headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. The following facilities are included in the purchase:
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- Detroit Gear & Axle - Michigan
- Detroit Forge - Michigan
- Buffalo Gear & Axle - New York
- Tonawanda Forge - New York
- Three Rivers Propshaft - Michigan
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+ 1995
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- AAM Technical Center opened in Rochester Hills, Michigan
- Buffalo Gear & Axle opens paint facility
- AAM developed new alternate material for driveshafts - Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) and aluminum
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+ 1996
 - AAM engineered and developed new, state-of-the-art axles
- AAM introduced new Independent Rear Drive System
- AAM introduced complete range of TracRite® traction enhancing differentials
- AAM introduced new Axle Cooler technology
- R.E. Dauch awarded Industry Leader of the Year by the Automotive Hall of Fame
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+ 1997
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- Blackstone Group invested in AAM
- Tokyo Business Office is opened in Tokyo, Japan
- AAM produced 10 millionth axle
- R.E. Dauch awarded Manufacturer of the Year by National Association of Manufacturers
- R.E. Dauch named Crain's Detroit Newsmaker of the Year
- R.E. Dauch awarded Ellis Island Medal
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+ 1998
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- Groundbreaking for the greenfield facility, Guanajuato Manufacturing Complex in Mexico
- AAM acquired Albion Automotive located in the United Kingdom
- Groundbreaking for the Education and Health Center at Tonawanda Forge
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+ 1999
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- AAM joined the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), becoming a publicly traded company on January 29, 1999, with the ticker symbol: AXL
- AAM opened a European Business Office in Ulm, Germany
- AAM do Brasil is established in Curitiba, Brasil
- Colfor Manufacturing is acquired by AAM, with locations in Malvern, Minerva and Salem, Ohio
- MSP Industries is acquired by AAM, with locations in Oxford and Centerline, Michigan
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