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COVID-19 and the Manufacturing Worker Shortage

Manufacturing Engineering (SME.org) | January 29, 2021
Alexandria Industries workforce shortage in manufacturing

We need no reminder that 2020 was shockingly different from any year we have experienced before. Each of us could probably name several struggles we’ve endured. For those of us in the manufacturing industry, however, this challenging time has generated opportunities to resolve our ongoing worker shortage...


Supplier Financial Health Check Part III: Now is the time for manufacturers to reshore

The FABRICATOR | June 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on many manufacturers’ supply chains as global borders closed and shipments slowed. Now that U.S. consumers are realizing the true value of domestically manufactured products, OEMs have the opportunity to reshore their products with U.S. suppliers while also attracting consumers looking for U.S.-made goods. This article is part of a three-part...


Supplier Financial Health Check, Part II: Supply Chain Clairvoyance a Must for Manufacturers

The FABRICATOR | June 23, 2020
Alexandria Industries, aluminum extrusion, aluminum extruder, machining, fabricating

The manufacturing supply chain will continue to evolve during and after the coronavirus pandemic. Now is the perfect time for manufacturers to evaluate suppliers to ensure they can meet production needs when COVID-19 has passed. This article is part of a three-part series about checking your supplier's business health. See Part I here: Supplier financial health check, Part 1:...


Are You Sure Your Supplier is Financially Stable and Healthy?

June 22, 2020
Alexandria Industries, aluminum extrusion, aluminum extruder, machining, fabricating

“What if my manufacturing supplier suddenly closes shop?” Because of COVID-19, product manufacturers have quickly realized how the virus has exposed weak links in the global supply chain. During and after the virus has run its course, many of you will likely see suppliers who will not survive. (Unfortunately, some of our aluminum extrusion competitors are closing.) Being...


From Industrial Widgets to Hospital Goods: COVID-19 Forces Minnesota Factories to Pivot

Star Tribune | June 8, 2020

From Industrial Widgets to Hospital Goods: COVID-19 Forces Minnesota Factories to Pivot. Reporter Dee DePass shares stories about Minnesota manufacturers, including Alexandria Industries, in this article about how, Industrial factories statewide have shifted into hospital mode, saving jobs in the...


Engineering For Success

Aluminium International Today | May 30, 2020
Alexandria Industries, Aluminum Extrusion, Dimensioning and Tolerance

Five tips to use dimensioning and tolerance in the design stage. In today’s fast-paced manufacturing industry, it can be difficult to set aside time to define tolerances for a new aluminium extruded component design. Pressed for time, OEM design engineers often default to title block tolerances. This might save a little time, but it risks adding unnecessary cost to the part due to...


Supplier Financial Health Check, Part 1: Manufacturers Must be Careful During COVID-19 Crisis

The FABRICATOR | May 29, 2020

COVID-19 has exposed weak links in the global supply chain, and product manufacturers are taking notice. As the virus runs its course, many manufacturers will likely have suppliers that do not survive. Being confident in your suppliers’ stability needs to be more than a gut-check today. You will need to dig in and conduct your due diligence to understand your suppliers’ financial...


COVID-19 – Helping Ensure Our Safety

Alexandria Industries | March 20, 2020

Considered an essential business that must remain open for business, Alexandria Industries is committed to helping ensure the health and well-being of our colleagues, customers, and communities. Everyone’s safety is always our top priority. See what we are doing here to help stop the spread of...


Fishing For the Cure Ice Fishing Tournament Breaks Records

February 25, 2020

Alexandria Industries’ Fishing For the Cure Ice Fishing Tournament Raised a Record $75,000 to Fight Cancer ALEXANDRIA, Minn., Feb. 25, 2020 – Through the efforts of Alexandria Industries employees and countless volunteers, raffle ticket buyers, sponsors, donors and event participants, together we raised a cool $75,000 at the 14th annual Alexandria Industries' Fishing For the Cure...


Alexandria Industries Raises $75,000 for Relay for Life

Voice of Alexandria | February 20, 2020
Alexandria Industries Fishing For the Cure

The organizers of the Alexandria Industries’ Fishing For the Cure Ice Fishing Challenge raised a whopping $75,000 for Relay for Life of Douglas County. Patty Hoffman says they also had record-breaking attendance with 1,436 entry ticket holders. The event was held out on Smith Lake near Nelson on Saturday February 15th. This is the 14th annual fundraising fishing event that Alexandria...


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