Industry News
Community Spotlight: Fishing For the Cure
Alexandria Industries’ Nancy Waldorf and Robbie Betterman go live on KIK-FM radio with DJs Kris and Chelsea to talk about the 16th Annual Fishing For the Cure Ice Fishing Challenge and what this special event is all about and how important it is to our community.
Read MoreAlexandria’s New Aluminum Extrusion Press Line
Alexandria Industries completed an investment project at its operations in Alexandria, MN, where the company has expanded its manufacturing space, installed a new 7 inch, 26 MN front-loading extrusion press line with advanced automation capabilities, and added a new front office and entry. The new press line allows the company to increase its capacity and…
Read MoreValues Play: Alexandria Industries Meets Labor Shortage The Hard Way
The pandemic came and may be on its way out soon, but it didn’t change one fundamental thing for Alexandria Industries: The company needs more workers, and needs them badly. So CEO Tom Schabel is trying to navigate Alexandria’s shortage of labor while keeping some other important things in mind, too. “I’m spending every waking moment…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and the Manufacturing Worker Shortage
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 issue.
Read More2021 Fishing For the Cure Ice Fishing Tournament Cancelled
It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the cancellation of the 2021 Fishing For the Cure Ice Fishing Challenge. BUT... CANCER DOESN’T STOP! Even for a pandemic! So, we won't stop donating to this fight either! We hope those who are able, will consider donating what you would normally spend at the tournament…
Read MoreSupplier Financial Health Check Part III: Now is the time for manufacturers to reshore
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…
Read MoreSupplier Financial Health Check, Part II: Supply Chain Clairvoyance a Must for Manufacturers
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…
Read MoreFrom Industrial Widgets to Hospital Goods: COVID-19 Forces Minnesota Factories to Pivot
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 process.
Read MoreEngineering For Success
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…
Read MoreSupplier Financial Health Check, Part 1: Manufacturers Must be Careful During COVID-19 Crisis
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…
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