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The 6000 Series Alloy Options

May 1, 2015
Alexandria Industries aluminum extrusion

Aluminum's low-density, high-strength profile makes it an ideal material for OEM products that need to be lightweight and strong. But with hundreds of different alloy options, choosing the correct material for aluminum extruding can be confusing. In the design phase, OEM engineers often choose the most cost effective aluminum alloy available. But defaulting to lowest price without...


Aluminum Extrusion Increases Options to Optimize the Supply Chain, Part 1

DesignNews© | April 29, 2015

A vertically integrated aluminum extrusion supplier that provides in-house design and engineering can assist with OEM product development, creating opportunities to innovate on quality, precision, functionality, and performance, while optimizing manufacturability that lowers total cost and compresses...


Robots Help Fill Gaps in Minnesota's Workforce

Minnesota Public Radio© | April 21, 2015

Alexandria Industries has more than a decade of experience with robots. The company, which makes aluminum parts for everything from medical equipment to military rifles, is a much bigger...


Alexandria Industries' CEO Tom Schabel Given Industry's Highest Honor: Distinguished Service Award

April 6, 2015

Tom Schabel, CEO, Alexandria Industries, received the highest honor from the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), the Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes a member who has shown exceptional dedication and service to the industry. In addition to his countless contributions, Schabel has been a member of the Council’s Board of Directors since 2005, and served as Council Chairman...


Workforce Training is Job One

Business Facilities Magazine© | March 1, 2015

Workforce development is one of the top issues facing U.S. manufacturers and many other industries today. Believe it or not, the United States has a shortage of skilled workers—preparing a workforce with the advanced skills required in the 21st century is Job One in the competition for new...


Alexandria Industries Announces New Board Director Duncan Crowdis

February 18, 2015

New director brings aluminum industry expertise and extensive business experience to the company Alexandria Industries announced the addition of Duncan Crowdis to its Board of Directors. With nearly 40 years in the aluminum manufacturing business, Crowdis served in various technical, operations, marketing, sales and management positions, helping strengthen the industry to where it is...


Strengthening Your Solar Supply Chain

Solar Builder Magazine© | February 1, 2015

Selecting the highest value aluminum extrusion racking and support systems supplier....


Things You Should Know About Aluminum Extruded Medical Components

Design-2-Part Magazine© | February 1, 2015

Company representatives from Alexandria Industries are quick to point out the advantages that aluminum offers medical device OEMs over other materials that they might be considering for their components. With proper finishing, including anodizing and hardcoating, they say, aluminum products are less porous and cleaner than stainless steel. And the inert chemical compounds in aluminum,...


Internal Development

Enterprise Minnesota Magazine© | February 1, 2015

Alexandria Industries uses its ambitious in-house Leadership Academy to accommodate growth and plan for...


The Value of Education

February 1, 2015

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Benjamin Franklin We do not measure the value of the education we offer our customers by an increase in sales and gross profit margins. We measure it in terms of if we help them improve their understanding in how to design great products. This is why we invest our time and money to travel around the country to help educate...


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