 This goal, based on an unprecedented effort by the combined resources of the American aerospace industry, was achieved in 1969.In 1965, LSI (the “short” form of the company's name) acquired all assets of Hypro Engineering Inc (operated as the Hypro Division) in exchange for more than 120,000 common shares.In 1966, it purchased American Metal Products Corporation, an automobile seating and furniture parts manufacturer, and Home Furnace Company (which operated as a division of the company).