GMAW (Mig) robotic welding cells have been used by Lou-Rich for over two decades, and have played a major role in improving welding processes. GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), also known as Mig robotic welding cells, are specialized automated systems that integrate robotic technology with GMAW welding processes. These cells consist of robotic arms or
In the early 2000s, GE HealthCare, a leader in medical technology, sought a reliable partner to help build its C-Arm Mobile Imaging Unit. GE HealthCare needed a partner with diverse capabilities, efficient sourcing strategies, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. That’s when Lou-Rich stepped up to the challenge. “What Lou-Rich provides that other suppliers
This past May, a medical emergency occurred in the Lou-Rich North Plant facility. When faced with this unexpected event, Lou-Rich team members rose to the occasion, demonstrating their quick response, knowledge, and compassion, ultimately saving a life. About the North Plant The Lou-Rich North Plant is one of three separate Lou-Rich facilities located in Southern
I hope this message finds you well as we wrap up Q2 here at Lou-Rich. It's been a busy Quarter, filled with growth, new opportunities, and exciting developments. I wanted to share some updates and achievements from our team. Sales Update I'm happy to report that we’ve had a solid first 6 months at Lou-Rich.
At Lou-Rich, we are privileged to have team members who have been with us for decades, such as Jody Larson. Jody has been a part of the Lou-Rich family for a little over 35 years, starting as a draftsman in May 1986. Since then, he has held various positions, including Manufacturing Engineer and Project Engineer,
We are thrilled to announce that Lou-Rich, along with Minnesota State University – Mankato (MSU) has been recently awarded over $330,000 through the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) Grant. The program’s purpose is “to act as a catalyst between business and education in developing cooperative training projects that provide training for new jobs or retrain
We are in the process of adding a new Mazak Palletech System to our CNC department at our Front Street facility. The Mazak Palletech System will replace two early to mid-90s vertical mills and will streamline the setup process for our high-mix, low-volume shop. With this new system, switching to a different product will take
As we approach the end of Q1, we are glad to report that our sales outlook continues to remain strong. There has been talk of a potential recession, but we have not been seeing any signs of this in our forecasted orders. In our efforts to improve our operations and meet the growing demands of
It is the middle of December, which means there is much happening here at Lou-Rich. Everyone is focused on what we have remaining for customer shipments through the end of the year and making sure those demands ship out on time. We want to finish out December as strongly as the rest of the months
The holiday season is upon us. While it’s easy to get swept up with the hustle and bustle of the holidays and year-end tasks, it’s also important to remember to slow down, spend time with family, and give back when and where you can. Here are a few ways our team gives back during the
