Since Haas Automation's inception in 1983, the company has risen to become one of the largest machine tool builders in the world by total unit volume. The Oxnard, California-based factory employs approximately 1,300 people and exports 60 percent of its annual production to more than 60 countries.

There are close to 185,000 Haas CNC machine tools installed around the world, supported by a network of 170 Haas Factory Outlets (HFOs) and nearly 3,000 Haas Technical Education Centres (HTECs). Seven new HTECs have opened in Europe alone since the start of 2016.

Augmenting this infrastructure is the non-profit Gene Haas Foundation, which funds community causes as an official commitment to corporate and social responsibility. Since its creation in 1999, the Gene Haas Foundation has awarded in excess of $22 million to nearly 1,000 organizations, many of which are schools and colleges where because to the foundation's efforts, students receive financial assistance with tuition, books, work clothing, small tools and manufacturing study trips.

The steep ascent of Haas Automation has been mirrored by Haas' endeavors at the racetrack. In 2002, he formed a NASCAR team that is known today as Stewart-Haas Racing. It is now a powerhouse, four-car team in NASCAR's premiere series with two championships and more than 30 victories. The methodologies used to make Stewart-Haas Racing successful are currently being employed at Haas F1 Team, and the industry has noticed.

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