Norristown, PA—Alco Industries, Inc., Ehrhardt's parent company, an employee owned company composed of eight diversified manufacturing companies, has promoted Andrew Lesko to Chief Executive Officer. In addition, the Board of Directors today confirmed Mr. Lesko as Chairman of the Board following the annual meeting. Andrew was promoted from President of Alco industries and was President at U.S. Chemical & Plastics, the largest of the Alco companies and he began his career with the original Alco Standard in 1976.

PRESS RELEASE – For immediate release
Monday January 24, 2011

Granite City, IL - Ehrhardt Tool & Machine Company was featured on the Fox News Channel in a report by Senior National Correspondent John Roberts titled State of the Union’s Jobs.This two minute segment was part of the lead up to the State of the Union speech and was shown on national TV presented the technological advancements in manufacturing that can lead to American greatness again. His report features some of the newest machines installed at Ehrhardt and the skilled technicians and engineers that design stamping dies, special machines and unique processes for other manufacturers.