Russellville, Ark. (February 14, 2013) – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has recognized Taber Extrusions LLC as a “Perfect Performer” for 2012.  This honor is given Lockheed Martin’s Preferred Suppliers that achieve 100 percent quality and 100 percent delivery ratings for the entire year while delivering at least $100K of parts and meeting all Preferred Supplier Program requirements. As a Lockheed Martin Preferred Supplier, Taber is provided opportunities to experience increased visibility to senior level management.  The Preferred Supplier Program also offers access to procurement, engineering and quality personnel. Taber is proud to have been a Lockheed Martin Preferred Supplier since [...]

As the turn of the new year leading manufacturing company appoints new president to lead its two U.S.-based facilities Russellville, Ark. (January 9, 2013) – U.S.-based Taber Extrusions LLC, a leader in the aluminum extrusions industry is pleased to announce Allan Annis as its new President. Mr. Annis succeeds Bill Wetmore who previously retired from the company at the end of 2012. As president, he brings a fresh approach to the company for the new year and will oversee both of Taber’s manufacturing plants which are located in Russellville, Arkansas and Gulfport, Mississippi.   Mr. Annis comes to Taber from [...]

Leading aluminum extrusions company seeks innovative new equipment to increase efficiency and keep costs down for customers RUSSELLVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“American-made” Taber Extrusions, a leader in the U.S. manufacturing industry, has announced its precision saw-cutting capabilities for rod & bar/standard extruded shapes and customized aluminum extrusion profiles. Taber has added two new equipment enhancements to its Arkansas-based facility to maintain its leadership in the marketplace, saw cut with greater precision, and keep costs down for customers. “Both new saws are custom-made for efficient aluminum cutting, ensuring high production rates while minimizing scrap.” Anticipating the needs of their customer base that includes many [...]

Russellville, Ark. (October 4, 2011) – As the U.S. manufacturing industry seeks innovative techniques to stay relevant in a technology-driven marketplace, keep costs down for customers, and remain competitive in a somewhat fragmented market, “American-made” Taber Extrusions has announced several extrusion capabilities for U.S.-based machine shops based on current market demand among OEMs and various end users. For over thirty-five years, Taber Extrusions has worked with this specific vertical in designing custom aluminum extruded shapes that significantly reduce machine time and material costs.  The company’s large press facility located in Russellville, Arkansas, has two specific capabilities that appeal to machine [...]

Russellville, Ark. (June 2, 2011) – Taber Extrusions LLC and Austal USA have entered into contracts for Taber to supply extruded products for the Austal USA Littoral Combat Ship Jackson (LCS 6), as well as Austal USA’s Joint High Speed Vessel Fortitude (JHSV 3).  Extrusions used on these all-aluminum vessels make up some of the ship’s decking, superstructure and bulkheads. Some structural extrusions for both ships will also be manufactured by Taber and supplied to Austal through a contract with O’Neal Steel Corp.  Taber operates manufacturing facilities in Russellville, AR and Gulfport, MS.  The extrusions to be provided for the [...]