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Choosing partners with aligning values enables long-term partnerships. The end customer\u2019s need for a high-quality aluminium profile that is further processed to suit their needs has brought together M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu and Al-Men Oy<\/a>, a company that specialises in the further processing of aluminium.<\/em><\/p>\n

Investment in modern production and continuous improvement are the basis for high-quality operations. In addition, a close-knit partner network offers significant advantages in terms of cost efficiency, flexibility, and delivery reliability. Al-Men Oy, which is situated right next to M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu\u2019s aluminium extrusion plant, is a family business like its neighbour.<\/p>\n

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A flexible partner<\/h2>\n

Aluminium profiles are used to make a wide range of products from trains to ocean-going vessels, cash registers, large and small doors, windows, balconies, lighting fixtures, and many other products. Six-metre-long aluminium profiles are rarely, if ever, needed on its own.<\/p>\n

\u201cFurther processing is quite often needed. Some operators have their own equipment, but a quality product always requires good equipment, and customers often do not have the means to invest in their own machinery. And it\u2019s not always profitable, either. We have specialised in further processing and made significant investments in modern equipment so that the end customer doesn\u2019t need to purchase expensive machinery,\u201d says Antti Pokela<\/strong>, CEO at Al-Men Oy.<\/p>\n

The transport, construction and electronics industries are the largest sectors in which Al-Men\u2019s customers operate.<\/p>\n

\u201cCustomer orders are typically \u201cquick and small\u201d. This means that batches are often small, and products need to arrive quickly. We manage the entire logistical chain, so all the customer has to do is order the pieces they need. Sometimes all we do is machining, and this is of course also the case at M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu,\u201d says Antti Pokela.<\/p>\n

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Long-term cooperation<\/h2>\n

Antti\u2019s father, Mikko Pokela<\/strong>, founded Al-Men Oy in 1999. Cooperation with M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu started right away. The company\u2019s first longer machining centre was acquired in 2001.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, we have many important contract manufacturing partners, but Al-Men is logistically the closest to us, just across the road. Of course, there are also other contract manufacturers close by. Our further processing network is very cost-effective, and overall, it is constructed so that the pieces do not have to be transported long distances,\u201d says Jouni Peltom\u00e4ki<\/strong>, Subcontracting Manager at M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu.<\/p>\n

\u201cAl-Men can handle CNC machining, cutting, and sawing, not to mention welding. High-quality, reliable, and skilled work. Al-Men is also a customer of ours; we supply the aluminium profiles for their own customers\u2019 needs,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, sometimes our customers may have bought the profiles themselves from elsewhere, in which case we only do the necessary machining or other further processing. Very often, we can use M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu\u2019s profiles, which has a positive impact on delivery time and the carbon footprint of transport,\u201d says Antti Pokela.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur cooperation with M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu is close and smooth. We know each other well, and it\u2019s nice to work together with people we know,\u201d he continues.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Specialists in long aluminium profiles<\/h2>\n

Al-Men\u2019s versatile equipment also contributes to the excellent delivery reliability.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to invest in our machinery so that it meets a wide range of needs and enables us to respond quickly to them. We have a total of five machining centres that can machine pieces of different lengths. The maximum working length is up to 15.5 metres. There are not many such machines in Finland, or even in the Nordic countries. Our shortest machines are just under seven metres long,\u201d says Antti Pokela.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome years ago, we also acquired a robotic welding cell, although small batches are still welded by hand. The robotic welding cell can also be used to efficiently process long pieces. This makes it possible to process and weld pieces up to five metres long,\u201d he continues.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor example, M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu\u2019s AluBasket baskets are welded with the robotic welding cell,\u201d adds Kati Pokela<\/strong>, Antti\u2019s wife, who works as a management assistant at the company.<\/p>\n

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The longest machining centre can machine aluminium profiles up to 15.5 metres long.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Investing in the working environment and people<\/h2>\n

In addition to equipment purchases, the company has also invested in infrastructure and the operating environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the past few years, for example, we have tarmacked our entire yard and renewed our lighting. We also built a new storage hall to complement our other properties. We had already bought two halls where our production is based,\u201d says Antti Pokela.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe handle a lot of long pieces, so improving the working environment not only gives us better working conditions, but also improves comfort and safety,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmployee wellbeing is one of our most important values. We have invested in the quality and safety of working environments, but we also offer extensive occupational health care, for example, and maintain an atmosphere where everyone can have their say on development ideas and participate in common issues, such as workwear choices,\u201d says Kati Pokela.<\/p>\n

Indeed, the company has a very low turnover of employees, many of whom have been with the company since its founding, more than 20 years ago.<\/p>\n

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It is important to Antti and Kati that Al-Men Oy\u2019s employees have good working conditions. The company employs around 15 people. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Functional packages for customers<\/h2>\n

Al-Men\u2019s focus has always been on providing the customer with an easy solution where further processed products are available as a one-stop-shop service. Customers do not always have sufficient information to buy machined aluminium profiles. They may have little or no knowledge of aluminium profile manufacturing. There\u2019s a solution for this, too.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn these situations, we receive fast and flexible proposals from M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu\u2019s profile design team. This means that we can provide our customers with expert help in product design,\u201d says Antti Pokela.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe focus is on designing a functional profile based on the customer\u2019s needs. Even small changes can improve product features or simplify assembly, which can bring significant cost savings to mass production,\u201d he continues.<\/p>\n

\u201cSimilarly, we can provide machining expertise to the design of a profile and see whether the planned machining can be done on the profile at all. We decide on the best option together,\u201d says Kati Pokela.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis way, we get a package that works for the customer,\u201d adds Antti Pokela.<\/p>\n

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Machining is used to create the desired slots, holes, or threads in aluminium profiles. Machining can be done on pieces at almost any angle with high precision. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Choosing partners with aligning values enables long-term partnerships. The end customer\u2019s need for a high-quality aluminium profile that is further processed to suit their needs has brought together M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu and Al-Men Oy, a company that specialises in the further processing of aluminium. Investment in modern production and continuous improvement are the basis for high-quality operations. In addition, a close-knit partner network offers significant advantages in terms of cost efficiency, flexibility, and delivery reliability. Al-Men Oy, which is situated right next to M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu\u2019s aluminium extrusion plant, is a family business like its neighbour.   A flexible partner Aluminium profiles are used to make a wide range of products from trains to ocean-going vessels, cash registers, large and small doors, windows, balconies, lighting fixtures, and many other products. Six-metre-long aluminium profiles are rarely, if ever, needed on its own. \u201cFurther processing is quite often needed. Some operators have their own equipment, but a quality product always requires good equipment, and customers often do not have the means to invest in their own machinery. And it\u2019s not always profitable, either. We have specialised in further processing and made significant investments in modern equipment so that the end customer doesn\u2019t need to purchase expensive machinery,\u201d says Antti Pokela, CEO at Al-Men Oy. The transport, construction and electronics industries are the largest sectors in which Al-Men\u2019s customers operate. \u201cCustomer orders are typically \u201cquick and small\u201d. This means that batches are often small, and products need to arrive quickly. We manage the entire logistical chain, so all the customer has to do is order the pieces they need. Sometimes all we do is machining, and this is of course also the case at M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu,\u201d says Antti Pokela.   Long-term cooperation Antti\u2019s father, Mikko Pokela, founded Al-Men Oy in 1999. Cooperation with M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu started right away. The company\u2019s first longer machining centre was acquired in 2001. \u201cOf course, we have many important contract manufacturing partners, but Al-Men is logistically the closest to us, just across the road. Of course, there are also other contract manufacturers close by. Our further processing network is very cost-effective, and overall, it is constructed so that the pieces do not have to be transported long distances,\u201d says Jouni Peltom\u00e4ki, Subcontracting Manager at M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu. \u201cAl-Men can handle CNC machining, cutting, and sawing, not to mention welding. High-quality, reliable, and skilled work. Al-Men is also a customer of ours; we supply the aluminium profiles for their own customers\u2019 needs,\u201d he adds. \u201cOf course, sometimes our customers may have bought the profiles themselves from elsewhere, in which case we only do the necessary machining or other further processing. Very often, we can use M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu\u2019s profiles, which has a positive impact on delivery time and the carbon footprint of transport,\u201d says Antti Pokela. \u201cOur cooperation with M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu is close and smooth. We know each other well, and it\u2019s nice to work together with people we know,\u201d he continues.   Specialists in long aluminium profiles Al-Men\u2019s versatile equipment also contributes to the excellent delivery reliability. \u201cWe wanted to invest in our machinery so that it meets a wide range of needs and enables us to respond quickly to them. We have a total of five machining centres that can machine pieces of different lengths. The maximum working length is up to 15.5 metres. There are not many such machines in Finland, or even in the Nordic countries. Our shortest machines are just under seven metres long,\u201d says Antti Pokela. \u201cSome years ago, we also acquired a robotic welding cell, although small batches are still welded by hand. The robotic welding cell can also be used to efficiently process long pieces. This makes it possible to process and weld pieces up to five metres long,\u201d he continues. \u201cFor example, M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu\u2019s AluBasket baskets are welded with the robotic welding cell,\u201d adds Kati Pokela, Antti\u2019s wife, who works as a management assistant at the company. Investing in the working environment and people In addition to equipment purchases, the company has also invested in infrastructure and the operating environment. \u201cOver the past few years, for example, we have tarmacked our entire yard and renewed our lighting. We also built a new storage hall to complement our other properties. We had already bought two halls where our production is based,\u201d says Antti Pokela. \u201cWe handle a lot of long pieces, so improving the working environment not only gives us better working conditions, but also improves comfort and safety,\u201d he adds. \u201cEmployee wellbeing is one of our most important values. We have invested in the quality and safety of working environments, but we also offer extensive occupational health care, for example, and maintain an atmosphere where everyone can have their say on development ideas and participate in common issues, such as workwear choices,\u201d says Kati Pokela. Indeed, the company has a very low turnover of employees, many of whom have been with the company since its founding, more than 20 years ago. Functional packages for customers Al-Men\u2019s focus has always been on providing the customer with an easy solution where further processed products are available as a one-stop-shop service. Customers do not always have sufficient information to buy machined aluminium profiles. They may have little or no knowledge of aluminium profile manufacturing. There\u2019s a solution for this, too. \u201cIn these situations, we receive fast and flexible proposals from M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu\u2019s profile design team. This means that we can provide our customers with expert help in product design,\u201d says Antti Pokela. \u201cThe focus is on designing a functional profile based on the customer\u2019s needs. Even small changes can improve product features or simplify assembly, which can bring significant cost savings to mass production,\u201d he continues. \u201cSimilarly, we can provide machining expertise to the design of a profile and see whether the planned machining can be done on the profile at all. We decide on the best option together,\u201d says Kati Pokela. \u201cThis way, we get a package that works for the customer,\u201d adds Antti Pokela. 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Cooperation with M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu started right away. The company\u2019s first longer machining centre was acquired in 2001. \u201cOf course, we have many important contract manufacturing partners, but Al-Men is logistically the closest to us, just across the road. Of course, there are also other contract manufacturers close by. Our further processing network is very cost-effective, and overall, it is constructed so that the pieces do not have to be transported long distances,\u201d says Jouni Peltom\u00e4ki, Subcontracting Manager at M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu. \u201cAl-Men can handle CNC machining, cutting, and sawing, not to mention welding. High-quality, reliable, and skilled work. Al-Men is also a customer of ours; we supply the aluminium profiles for their own customers\u2019 needs,\u201d he adds. \u201cOf course, sometimes our customers may have bought the profiles themselves from elsewhere, in which case we only do the necessary machining or other further processing. 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Our shortest machines are just under seven metres long,\u201d says Antti Pokela. \u201cSome years ago, we also acquired a robotic welding cell, although small batches are still welded by hand. The robotic welding cell can also be used to efficiently process long pieces. This makes it possible to process and weld pieces up to five metres long,\u201d he continues. \u201cFor example, M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu\u2019s AluBasket baskets are welded with the robotic welding cell,\u201d adds Kati Pokela, Antti\u2019s wife, who works as a management assistant at the company. Investing in the working environment and people In addition to equipment purchases, the company has also invested in infrastructure and the operating environment. \u201cOver the past few years, for example, we have tarmacked our entire yard and renewed our lighting. We also built a new storage hall to complement our other properties. We had already bought two halls where our production is based,\u201d says Antti Pokela. \u201cWe handle a lot of long pieces, so improving the working environment not only gives us better working conditions, but also improves comfort and safety,\u201d he adds. \u201cEmployee wellbeing is one of our most important values. We have invested in the quality and safety of working environments, but we also offer extensive occupational health care, for example, and maintain an atmosphere where everyone can have their say on development ideas and participate in common issues, such as workwear choices,\u201d says Kati Pokela. Indeed, the company has a very low turnover of employees, many of whom have been with the company since its founding, more than 20 years ago. Functional packages for customers Al-Men\u2019s focus has always been on providing the customer with an easy solution where further processed products are available as a one-stop-shop service. 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The end customer\u2019s need for a high-quality aluminium profile that is further processed to suit their needs has brought together M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu and Al-Men Oy, a company that specialises in the further processing of aluminium. Investment in modern production and continuous improvement are the basis for high-quality operations. In addition, a close-knit partner network offers significant advantages in terms of cost efficiency, flexibility, and delivery reliability. Al-Men Oy, which is situated right next to M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu\u2019s aluminium extrusion plant, is a family business like its neighbour.   A flexible partner Aluminium profiles are used to make a wide range of products from trains to ocean-going vessels, cash registers, large and small doors, windows, balconies, lighting fixtures, and many other products. Six-metre-long aluminium profiles are rarely, if ever, needed on its own. \u201cFurther processing is quite often needed. Some operators have their own equipment, but a quality product always requires good equipment, and customers often do not have the means to invest in their own machinery. And it\u2019s not always profitable, either. We have specialised in further processing and made significant investments in modern equipment so that the end customer doesn\u2019t need to purchase expensive machinery,\u201d says Antti Pokela, CEO at Al-Men Oy. The transport, construction and electronics industries are the largest sectors in which Al-Men\u2019s customers operate. \u201cCustomer orders are typically \u201cquick and small\u201d. This means that batches are often small, and products need to arrive quickly. We manage the entire logistical chain, so all the customer has to do is order the pieces they need. Sometimes all we do is machining, and this is of course also the case at M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu,\u201d says Antti Pokela.   Long-term cooperation Antti\u2019s father, Mikko Pokela, founded Al-Men Oy in 1999. Cooperation with M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu started right away. The company\u2019s first longer machining centre was acquired in 2001. \u201cOf course, we have many important contract manufacturing partners, but Al-Men is logistically the closest to us, just across the road. Of course, there are also other contract manufacturers close by. Our further processing network is very cost-effective, and overall, it is constructed so that the pieces do not have to be transported long distances,\u201d says Jouni Peltom\u00e4ki, Subcontracting Manager at M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu. \u201cAl-Men can handle CNC machining, cutting, and sawing, not to mention welding. High-quality, reliable, and skilled work. Al-Men is also a customer of ours; we supply the aluminium profiles for their own customers\u2019 needs,\u201d he adds. \u201cOf course, sometimes our customers may have bought the profiles themselves from elsewhere, in which case we only do the necessary machining or other further processing. Very often, we can use M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu\u2019s profiles, which has a positive impact on delivery time and the carbon footprint of transport,\u201d says Antti Pokela. \u201cOur cooperation with M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu is close and smooth. We know each other well, and it\u2019s nice to work together with people we know,\u201d he continues.   Specialists in long aluminium profiles Al-Men\u2019s versatile equipment also contributes to the excellent delivery reliability. \u201cWe wanted to invest in our machinery so that it meets a wide range of needs and enables us to respond quickly to them. We have a total of five machining centres that can machine pieces of different lengths. The maximum working length is up to 15.5 metres. There are not many such machines in Finland, or even in the Nordic countries. Our shortest machines are just under seven metres long,\u201d says Antti Pokela. \u201cSome years ago, we also acquired a robotic welding cell, although small batches are still welded by hand. The robotic welding cell can also be used to efficiently process long pieces. This makes it possible to process and weld pieces up to five metres long,\u201d he continues. \u201cFor example, M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu\u2019s AluBasket baskets are welded with the robotic welding cell,\u201d adds Kati Pokela, Antti\u2019s wife, who works as a management assistant at the company. Investing in the working environment and people In addition to equipment purchases, the company has also invested in infrastructure and the operating environment. \u201cOver the past few years, for example, we have tarmacked our entire yard and renewed our lighting. We also built a new storage hall to complement our other properties. We had already bought two halls where our production is based,\u201d says Antti Pokela. \u201cWe handle a lot of long pieces, so improving the working environment not only gives us better working conditions, but also improves comfort and safety,\u201d he adds. \u201cEmployee wellbeing is one of our most important values. We have invested in the quality and safety of working environments, but we also offer extensive occupational health care, for example, and maintain an atmosphere where everyone can have their say on development ideas and participate in common issues, such as workwear choices,\u201d says Kati Pokela. Indeed, the company has a very low turnover of employees, many of whom have been with the company since its founding, more than 20 years ago. Functional packages for customers Al-Men\u2019s focus has always been on providing the customer with an easy solution where further processed products are available as a one-stop-shop service. Customers do not always have sufficient information to buy machined aluminium profiles. They may have little or no knowledge of aluminium profile manufacturing. There\u2019s a solution for this, too. \u201cIn these situations, we receive fast and flexible proposals from M\u00e4kel\u00e4 Alu\u2019s profile design team. This means that we can provide our customers with expert help in product design,\u201d says Antti Pokela. \u201cThe focus is on designing a functional profile based on the customer\u2019s needs. Even small changes can improve product features or simplify assembly, which can bring significant cost savings to mass production,\u201d he continues. \u201cSimilarly, we can provide machining expertise to the design of a profile and see whether the planned machining can be done on the profile at all. We decide on the best option together,\u201d says Kati Pokela. \u201cThis way, we get a package that works for the customer,\u201d adds Antti Pokela. 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