NTMA, SWIC and Ehrhardt Team Up

In an effort to address the very real shortage of trained, skilled workers in manufacturing, Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), Ehrhardt Tool and Machine Company and the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) St. Louis Chapter announced today that they will jointly sponsor “Tour the Field Day – Introduction to Machining” at SWIC’s Sam Wolf Granite City Campus on Wednesday, November 2, 2011.

Alco Industries Announces Promotion of Andrew Lesko to Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board

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.

 

Alco CEO retires after 34 years

ALCO Industries CEO Larry Way retires after 34 years of service to the shareholders and employees of Alco Industries in Norristown, PA.  Alco is the parent company of Ehrhardt and is an ESOP with eight manufacturing companies throughout the US and Canada.  Larry’s career including assignments at Alco Standard and Miller Chemical before becoming Alco’s President and then the CEO. 

Ehrhardt technology on FOX News

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.

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