Press Releases
Alexandria Industries Receives Progress Minnesota Award
Alexandria Industries received a 2016 Progress Minnesota award. The award program recognizes entrepreneurs, individuals, businesses, manufacturers, nonprofits and economic development organizations for moving the Minnesota economy forward in innovative ways. Alexandria Industries was nominated for its successful job growth, along with addressing the current skills gap and worker shortage issue. Competing with several other large…
Read MoreSteve Thoen Named General Manager for Alexandria Industries
Alexandria Industries today promoted Steve Thoen to general manager of its Alexandria Precision Machining facility located in Alexandria, Minn. Thoen will manage operations, manufacturing, and engineering, while working to assure the satisfaction of customers and well-being of employees. “Steve’s experience in machining and operations management will contribute greatly to our efforts to help customers achieve…
Read MoreAlexandria Industries’ Plastics Facility Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification; Adds New Injection-Molding Presses
Alexandria Industries today announced that its Wheaton, Minn., Plastics facility has received the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 certification. The achievement recognizes the well-defined and documented quality management processes and procedures for continual improvement that Alexandria Industries has implemented across its organization. “When we created our five-year vision in 2012, one of our goals…
Read MoreAlexandria Industries’ CEO Tom Schabel Given Industry’s Highest Honor: Distinguished Service Award
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…
Read MoreAlexandria Industries Announces New Board Director Duncan Crowdis
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 today.…
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