People Making a Difference
Investing in Our Future Leaders
At Alexandria Industries, we strive to build meaningful relationships with the youth in our communities. This is crucial for one simple reason…today’s youth represent our future—our future innovators, manufacturers, customers, and even our employees. Last fall, we were approached with the opportunity to work with the Alexandria Area High School’s (AAHS) advanced marketing students. The…
Read MoreLeadership is a Verb
It might seem like some people are natural born leaders, while others have to work hard at becoming one. At Alexandria Industries, every employee has the potential and the opportunity to be a great leader. Think of leadership as a verb. It is an action word. We must do something to make it happen. Leadership…
Read MoreSee For Yourself
As you walk through the front door at any of our facilities, you will instantly notice a difference in the uniqueness of Alexandria Industries. We say it often, “People making a difference.” But this sounds cliché. You might ask, “Is this really true?” It is difficult to describe why we believe our people are making…
Read MoreTrading Places
At Alexandria Industries, we focus on living our corporate values by creating a “can-do” kind of culture. It is through relying on our faith and integrity that we work at creating a healthy culture focused on mutual respect, commitment to excellence and employee well-being. This is evident to the people who visit us. Once visitors…
Read MoreStriving to Improve
As a team, we can accomplish many great things. But it is the role of each person that brings value to the work we do at Alexandria Industries. This is what makes us who we are as a company today. One by one, day by day, we continuously strive to improve Alexandria Industries! Todd and his…
Read MoreInvesting in our People
Alexandria Industries has been very fortunate over the years to receive almost $2 million in training grants from the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) program through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. When you add the required 1:1 matching funds, we have invested more than double this amount in training our workforce. We…
Read MoreWhen Career and Passion Come Together
Recently, a few Alexandria Industries' employees participated in the Freshman Academy Network program at the Alexandria Area High School. The program partners community leaders with ninth grade students to empower the youth to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. It envisions a community in which every student experiences nurturing relationships…
Read MoreActs of Kindness
Why do we care so much about the people we work with? Maybe it’s because we spend more time with our co-workers than we do with our families. Or maybe it’s simply because we value the well-being of others and this is who we truly are. We don’t really need to know why, do we?…
Read MoreA Champion in Education
Alexandria Industries congratulates Al Sholts, recipient of the Alexandria, Minn., School District 206, A Champion in Education (ACE) Award! The ACE award recognizes individuals who support public education through advocacy, partnership, service or donation of resources. “Champions” are selected for making a significant, positive impact on the students of Alexandria Public Schools. According to Alexandria…
Read MoreMaking an Industry Difference
Nearly 40 years of service The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), is an international association dedicated to advancing the use of aluminum extrusions as the preferred material process for better products. The AEC provides comprehensive information about the characteristics, applications and environmental benefits of aluminum, as well as the design and technology of aluminum extrusions. Since…
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