Automated Packaging Machine Manufacturers - Leaders of the Alexandria, MN area economy

The Alexandria, MN area is home to 4 of the world’s leading manufacturers of automated packaging machines, marking the region as one of the leaders in technology development and innovation in this industry. Equipment designed, engineered, and manufacturing by Alexandria area companies is utilized by businesses across the United States and around the world.

Our local companies don’t package the products, but the items packaged by machines from the Alexandria region include everything from ammunition to sports drinks, from chips to yogurt.  These products are packaged at high speeds in automated processes, resulting in lower costs for customers, increased productivity, and decreased waste from excess packaging materials.

Alexandria, MN regional automated packaging manufacturers include:

-        The Aagard Group (www.aagard.com)

      -        Brenton Engineering Company (www.brentonengineering.com)

-        Douglas Machine (www.douglas-machine.com)

-        Massman Automation Designs (www.massmanllc.com)

Combined, these 4 companies employ approximately 1,000 people and provide business and opportunities for dozens of support industry companies (and hundreds of employees) within the immediate area.

Douglas County, MN’s total workforce is 17,053 (source: 2011 MN DEED Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages), and these companies make up about 5.5% of that total employment.  Because of these companies being located in the Alexandria, dozens of smaller companies that supply goods and services are able to succeed.

Interesting Fact: Douglas County’s total manufacturing employment is 16.6% (2,837 jobs) of its total employment.  On average, Minnesota manufacturers employ 13% of all workers.  Based on 2011 data, manufacturing employees in Douglas County were paid an average of $890 per week (approximately $46,280 per year).  This sector of the local area economy is very strong and is being led by the automated packaging machine companies.