Press Releases

WHAT:  Alexandria Industries’ 11th Annual ‘Fishing for the Cure’ Ice Fishing Tournament DATE:  February 18, 2017 TIME:  Tournament officially starts at 12 noon and ends at 3 p.m. LOCATION:  Smith Lake (Douglas County) – Off Smith Lake Rd SE and Country Road 82/Hwy 27 Map TICKETS:   Entry tickets are $10 (before 12pm) and $20…

Alexandria Industries is celebrating its 50th year of doing business as a leading aluminum extruder and provider of precision-engineered products. The company has found success over the years by serving a range of industries through decades of transformation and growth. Founded by Don Pennertz in October of 1966 as Alexandria Extrusion Company, Pennertz was looking for…

Alexandria Industries today was named as Premier Supply Partner by Pella Corporation, a leading manufacturer and designer of windows, doors, and between-the-glass blinds and shades. The award recognizes Alexandria Industries for its excellence in lean manufacturing, product cost and quality, on-time delivery and customer service. “It is an honor to receive the premier supplier designation…

Alexandria Industries today announced its soon-to-be-open Family Health & Wellness Clinic for employees and their families. The company’s new clinic will help address the rising cost of its self-insured medical expenses, while providing employees and their families, more convenience for routine, basic medical care, at a fraction of the cost. Alexandria Industries is working in…

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…

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…

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…

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…