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August 2017

Demand Innovation

Over the next decade, there will be approximately 3.5 million manufacturing job openings in the United States (Deloitte 2017). Predictions are that nearly 2 million will go unfilled. As manufacturers, we are already challenged to fill our open positions with skilled employees. To find them now, ...

Doing Things Differently

When seeking a manufacturing partner, choose one who is open to doing things differently, a supplier who boosts your competitiveness and your bottom line. We recently received a prospective business opportunity to work with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) on a newly developed product. ...

Service Spotlight

A group of Alexandria Industries employees recently took part in an in-house QRM simulation training course. The course included a combination of classroom lecture and hands-on training. The hands-on piece came from the Netherlands. It is the only training program like it in the United States. We ...

People Making a Difference

In light of all the tragic events surrounding law enforcement and first responders across the country, we wanted to take the time to do something special to recognize those who serve our communities and to say thank you. To do this, we hosted our first OPERATION APPRECIATION event at our main ...

In The News

Precision Manufacturing Journal recently published a feature story on workplace health clinics, which features the Alexandria Industries Family Health & Wellness Clinic.  

Community Unity

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Since 1997, the Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (Alexandria, Minn.) has built, repaired, or renovated more than 50 homes, providing decent and affordable housing for more than 200 people. Habitat homes are a ...