About JANA

Across various industries, including Aerospace and Life Sciences, JANA provides top-tier Technical Documentation and Engineering services. Our Full Circle Solutions offer comprehensive support, ensuring peak performance and compliance through extensive experience and a single-point partnership.

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The History of JANA

1973 - Joseph A. Niland and Associates was established in San Antonio, TX.
1973
Joseph A. Niland and Associates was established in San Antonio, TX

The family-owned company quickly became a trusted provider of Technical Documentation and Engineering services for the aviation sector, forming long-lasting relationships with Fortune 500 companies and officially rebranding as JANA, Inc. in 1978.

1978 - About JANA Man
1978
The JANA Man is Created

JANA's founder, Joseph A. Niland, designed the JANA Man—a figure with a globe in its torso—to symbolize his vision for the company's global impact. Over the years, this figure has evolved to become the iconic emblem that is proudly displayed throughout this site as a representation of JANA!

2016 - Acquiring ASM (now JANA Engineering)
2016
Acquiring ASM (now JANA Engineering)

JANA evolved to meet the complex needs of our clients by acquiring Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing (ASM), later integrated into JANA Engineering. This division specializes in Systems Integration Design, Production and Certification.

2017 - Expanding operations to include Mexico
2017
Expanding operations to include Mexico

To further increase our ability to deliver full-service Aircraft Engineering Solutions to our growing clientele, JANA expanded operations to include additional facilities in Querétaro, Mexico.

2019 - Responding to the Healthcare Industry
2019
Responding to the Healthcare Industry

JANA Life Sciences was established as a response to the increasing demands of the healthcare industry. This division leverages JANA’s extensive background in Engineering and Technical Documentation to meet the rigorous standards of the life sciences sector.

2023 - 50th Anniversary
2023
JANA Celebrates 50 Years

In 2023, JANA celebrated half a century of providing leading engineering and technical documentation services worldwide. Having expanded into various industries and now boasting more capabilities than ever before, JANA marked the milestone by pledging to continue offering top-tier, integrated services with a customer focus for years to come.

Today - Excelling in Multiple Industries
Today
Excelling in Multiple Industries

With a diverse workforce of long-term employees and their families, 50% of whom are veterans, JANA continues to excel in multiple industries. Through this innovation and expertise in Technical and Engineering Solutions, we consistently ensure scalable services to our customers.

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JANA’s Vision

“Our business concepts and philosophy are based on a firm commitment to Total Service . . . Project Management . . . and Quality Assurance and Control. Our competitive strength lies in our experience and performance. Yet, we continually upgrade our own standards […] Our customers expect the most from us. We expect even more from ourselves.”

Joseph A. Niland, Founder

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JANA’s Mission

JANA is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and quality assurance, focusing on scalable solutions that meet customers’ immediate and long-term goals. JANA prioritizes continuous improvement, competitive pricing and fostering a safe, ethical environment for employees and customers alike.

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JANA’s Values

JANA is committed to driving positive change in the world through innovation, quality and an understanding of the communities it serves. These principles are integrated into the company’s products, services and the way it engages with employees, customers and the environment.