#almco

[designobjectory]

Harper's Bazar, 1926

[etreacy]

@laurenhermele and I have this collaborative piece “canopy” in Philly through January 17, as part of the @uspsartproject @inliquidart located @parktowneplacepremier Virtual opening this Wednesday at 6pm on Facebook For more updates about this and other exhibitions that I’ve got going- see link in bio #inliquidart #inliquidartists #inliquid #parktowneplace #almco #uspsartproject #artistforthwusps #phillyart #decemberexhibition #cyanotype #birch #oilonpaper #canopy #canopyart #beyndthesquare https://www.instagram.com/p/CIY4gJJF_2j/?igshid=151wbes22z6zu

[factorywhistle]

In 1959, ALMCO manufactured vibratory finishing machines used to deburr and finish small metal parts.  One example was the Vibrasheen model, made at 410 East Main Street, Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Timeline:

1946: The Albert Lea Machine Company incorporates as ALMCO

1947: The company is acquired by the Queen Stove Works

1957: Queen Stove Works, including the ALMCO division, is purchased by King-Seely Thermos Company

1958: McRae's Blue Book shows the main company location as 902-910 Marshall Ave. in Albert Lea.

1968: King-Seely is purchased by Household Finance Corp. of Chicago, although the ALMCO name continues on.

1986: An employee group buys the ALMCO division as ALMCO, Inc.

2004: ALMCO is purchased by Innovance of Albert, Lea, MN, and continues to operate under the ALMCO identity.

Now: ALMCO continues to manufacture vibratory finishing equipment, as well as other manufacturing machinery, in a 55,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility in Albert Lea.

ALMCO is still in business after 65 years, manufacturing equipment in 1959 in their Minnesota factory.

Verdict: ALMCO still an American manufacturer, making products with U.S. engineering talent and labor.