Since opening our doors in 1972, Lou-Rich has grown into one of the Midwest’s most trusted contract manufacturers for complex, high-precision projects. But behind the company’s machining centers, fabrication equipment, welding cells, and complex assemblies is its greatest asset: the people who own it. As a 100% employee-owned company since 2012, Lou-Rich empowers our team
Design for Manufacturability (DFM) is a game-changer in product development, reducing costs and improving production efficiency. At Lou-Rich, our engineering experts collaborate closely with customers to refine part designs and ensure high-quality, manufacturable solutions. Our highly experienced engineering team has decades upon decades of in-house manufacturing experience. Lou-Rich’s CNC Programming Engineer Adam Quimby, for instance,
In today’s competitive market, OEMs need full-service contract manufacturing partners that simplify procurement, reduce lead times, and ensure quality at every step of a project. They want turnkey manufacturing solutions that integrate all aspects of manufacturing from engineering support, precision machining, and metal fabrication to assembly and supply chain management – all from the same
This September, our Lou-Rich Hayward team received a prestigious honor – the Spirit of Excellence award from Hormel Foods. This award is given to suppliers who consistently perform at the highest levels of service and quality for a full 12 months. Out of thousands of suppliers, only 15 earned this recognition, and Lou-Rich Hayward was
As a proud member of the Innovance family, Lou-Rich is excited to share the news of our collective growth with the acquisition of Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions. We’re thrilled to be adding another respected and long-tenured brand to our organization. As a 100% employee-owned organization, we believe that our strength lies in
Exciting news from Lou-Rich! We currently have open capacity in our large Mazak VTL Turning Centers and we’re offering competitive pricing on customer quotes. Lou-Rich currently has (2) Mazak MEGA TURN 900 VTL machines in house. These machines excel in heavy-duty cutting of low- to medium-profile workpieces and cater to a diverse range of
We are thrilled to announce that Lou-Rich has successfully completed the rigorous audit process for ISO 9001:2015 recertification. This achievement marks another milestone in our commitment to delivering exceptional quality and continuous improvement in our operations. What sets this recertification apart is the collaboration with a different organization, TUV/SUD, which adds a new dimension to
Imagine a partnership that not only takes your business to new heights but reshapes the way you approach innovation and efficiency. In Lou-Rich’s recent case study, “Reaching New Heights Through Design for Manufacturability,” Tower Solutions shares how Lou-Rich helped optimize their machine processes through Design for Manufacturability (DFM) - reducing machining, assembly time, and costs
About the Lou-Rich North Plant The Lou-Rich North Plant resides approximately 4 miles from our main plant on the North side of Albert Lea. The plant is around 50,000 square feet and specializes in large-scale manufactured products such as large weldments, and high-level assembly cells. Virtually tour the Lou-Rich North Plant in our newest facility
In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week this September 10-14th, employee-owners from Lou-Rich & Innovance created care packages for all the hardworking, dedicated truck drivers that move our freight. Our team had a blast handing out the gift bags throughout the week. Each truck driver was given a thank you letter, flashlight, leather gloves,
