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THE ALTERNATIVE IN ALUMINUM EXTRUSION

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THE ALTERNATIVE IN ALUMINUM EXTRUSION

OUR COMMITMENT IS TO BE THE BEST WE CAN BE,

NOT BY PAST STANDARDS, BUT BY TOMORROW,S

STANDARDS IN AN INDUSTRY WHERE ONLY THE BEST

WILL THRIVE. EXCELLENCE IN ALL AREAS, FROM

ORDER ENTRY TO SHIPPING, IS A COMMITMENT

SHARED BY EVERY WESTERN EMPLOYEE.

WESTERN EXTRUSIONS

WESTERN EXTRUSIONS

Welcome to Western Extrusions. Founded in 1979, the company has grown from the original 49,000 square feet facility with one 1,650-ton press to over 550,000 square feet of manufacturing space that includes five presses, horizontal paint line, anodizing, and fabrication centers. This phenomenal growth has been a direct result of customer serviceand continued reinvestment in order to provide our customers with the products they need, when they need them.

Any company can proclaim superior customer service, but it requires quality people todeliver on that promise. To go along with modern technology and leading edge equipment,Western is aware that true excellence requires the right people. Consequently, we haveassembled some of the most experienced and skilled personnel in the industry.

Many managers and employees have been with the company for over 10 years. Western employees share management’s ”Sense of Urgency” in supplying you, our customer. These same people are committed to solving your problems by going one step further in fulfilling your needs.

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CUSTOMER SERVICEOur dedicated staff of customer service representatives is always either a phone call or an email away. The Western way is to provide superior service by establishing strong relationships with our customers in order to anticipate future needs. We strive to understandyour business and help you succeed.

In order to ensure that the customer remains at the forefront of the operation, Western usestracking software throughout its operation, from order entry to shipping and invoicing.Utilizing this system, Western can provide its customers with up to-the-minute order statusinformation. Software is used to manage backlogs, generate work orders, and collect production data throughout the facility. Being one of the first extrusion companies to implement tracking software, over 20 years ago, Western continues to be in the forefrontthrough testing new software applications.

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QUALITY From custom alloy and billet come custom extrusions. At Western, we believe that the quality of our products is not just the result of our inspection process–it is largely the resultof our manufacturing process. We start with premium quality billet and dies to which weadd the skills of our seasoned staff utilizing our state-of-the-art equipment. Westernemploys properly sequenced inspections to ensure that the end products not only meet our customer’s specifications, but also meet our quality standards. Our comprehensive in-process inspections, from presses to packaging, yield consistently high-quality productsfor our customers.

CUSTOMER PROFILE Western Extrusions aggressively seeks out new technologies to improve the quality of our products and services and to provide our customers a competitive advantage in themarketplace. The key markets served by Western include:

Commercial Products: Windows, Storefront, Entrance Doors, Curtainwall, Interior DoorFrames, and Stadium Seats

Residential Products: Windows, Doors, Shower and Tub Enclosures

Transportation Products: Truck Trailers, Horse and Stock Trailers, OEM and AftermarketAutomotive Accessories, Running Boards, Nerf Steps, Brush Guards, etc.

Consumer Durable Products: Levels, Ladders, Furniture, and Boats

Electrical: Compression Connectors and Boxes

EXTRUSIONAfter shopping the world for the latest in Extrusion technology, Western Extrusions hasassembled many of the most technologically advanced extrusion lines in North America.Western has five presses capable of producing shapes up to a 13-inch circle size with extrusion lengths up to 60 feet. Our extrusion lines have the most sophisticatedcooling/quenching systems available today, ensuring consistent temper specifications with minimal distortion. Utilizing premium billet, Western offers 1060, 6063, 6005, 6061 and 6463 alloys. Western’s combination of extrusion lines allows us to supply product in a broad range of sizes, solid and hollow shapes, and precision tolerances demanded byever-changing industry needs.

ENGINEERINGUsing state-of-the-art software, our engineering department can draft extrusion die printsfor any type of aluminum application. We produce clear, concise , high resolution prints that enable us to ensure dimensional accuracy of mating parts and assemblies. Our staffalso provides valuable consultation assistance to ensure that the final product meets all of your specifications.

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MODERN EQUIPMENT, COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE

OF OUR PRODUCTION PEOPLE, ASSURES THAT WE PRODUCE

HIGH-QUALITY, CLOSE TOLERANCE EXTRUSIONS WITH

CONSISTENT RESULTS.

PRESS 11650 UST Ferrel

Max Circle size: 7”

Lengths: 6’ through 26’ Other lengths upon request

Tempers: T-4 to T-6 Special Tempers Available

Alloys: 6060-6063-6463

PRESS 21800 UST UBE Max Circle size: 8”

Lengths: 6’ through 40’ Other lengths upon request

Tempers: T-4 to T-6 Special Tempers Available

Alloys: 6060-6063-6463

PRESS 35000 UST UBE

Max Circle size: 13”

Lengths: 6’ through 60’ Other lengths upon request

Tempers: T-4 to T-6 Special Tempers Available

Alloys: 6063-6005-6061

PRESS 42500 UST UBE

Max Circle size: 9”

Lengths: 6’ through 50’ Other lengths upon request

Tempers: T-4 to T-6 Special Tempers Available

Alloys: 1060-6063-6005-6061-6463

PRESS 53600 UST UBE

Max Circle size: 12”

Lengths: 6’ through 56’ Other lengths upon request

Tempers: T-4 to T-6 Special Tempers Available

Alloys: 6063-6005-6061

PRESS SPECIFICATIONSWe are committed to meeting the demands of our customers. Our philosophy of reinvestment has allowed us to grow with our customers. The company has expanded press capability three times in the last eight years. Through continual research in aluminum extrusion manufacturing, we constantly add the finest equipment.

WESTERN EXTRUSIONS

WESTERN EXTRUSIONS

F I N I S H I N GWestern Extrusions has the capability to provide our customers with a variety of quality finishes. Aluminum is the material of choice in many applications due to its finishing characteristics and color options. Depending on the end-use application, Western offers the finish of choice to match any application.

OUR FINISHING CAPABILITIES INCLUDE:

MECHANICAL FINISHINGPolishing, Straight Brush, Spiral Brush and Cross-Hatch Brush for lengths up to 25 feet

CHEMICAL FINISHINGEtch capabilities in Clear, Gold, Bronze, Black and Champagne, as well as, Brite Dip capabilities in Silver, Gold, Bronze, Black, Champagne and Platinum (Brushed Nickel).

All chemical finishing meets or exceeds the standards set forth by the AluminumAssociation and AAMA specifications.

PAINTED FINISHESWestern operates a horizontal paint line capable of painting lengths up to 30 feet utilizing Kynar and Polyester paints. The electrostatic spray application assures quality coating for the extruded product.

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WESTERN EXTRUSIONS

FABRICATIONOur capacity to generate and meet the special fabrication requirements of our customers is one of the most important aspects of Western Extrusions’ full-service capabilities.

Reduce costs and streamline your operations by utilizing Western’s fabrication services. We offer customers a full line of fabrication capabilities. Our various fabrication options help customers save time and expenses through vendor consolidation and reduction of in-house process requirements. Western’s goal is to be your single source for finished extrusion products.

Operations are completed on state-of-the-art machining centers, which can reduce yourturnaround time and overall costs. In-process inspection and quality control are an integralpart of the Western quality service.

PACKING/SHIPPINGWestern Extrusions provides whatever packaging is necessary to preserve the quality of each custom extrusion order throughout its delivery. From master bundling to man-sizedbundling, from paper layering to paper interleaving, and from spiral wrapping to cardboardboxing or stretch-wrapping, our packing specifications are geared to ensure your satisfaction and meet your handling needs.

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PO BOX 810219 DALLAS, TEXAS 75381-02191735 SANDY LAKE ROAD CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006972-245-7515 800-888-6063 FAX 972-245-2980

WWW.WESTERNEXTRUSIONS.COM