Company History & Legacy
From Humble Kansas Roots to Nationally Trusted Aluminum Innovators
Since 1966, New Age Industrial has grown from a local extrusion supplier in Norton, Kansas, into a premier U.S. manufacturer of heavy-duty aluminum material handling and transportation equipment.
Industry Leader
Today, New Age Industrial operates out of a state-of-the-art, single-story 300,000-square-foot facility in Norton, Kansas. Combining automated precision with skilled American craftsmanship, we deliver high-capacity transportation, storage, and material handling solutions engineered for maximum durability and corrosion resistance.
Our On-Site Capabilities & Technology:
- On-Site, Automated Aluminum Extrusion Press: We extrude custom profiles using high-grade primary aluminum for superior structural strength and corrosion resistance.
- 100-Foot Cut-To-Length Line: Precision handling and processing for heavy-gauge aluminum and stainless steel sheet coils.
- Advanced Robotic & Manual Welding: Our certified welding team operates alongside four 2-headed Yaskawa robotic welders, delivering high-volume output with seamless, high-integrity welds.
- High-Precision CNC Turret Punch: Delivers tight tolerances and precise cuts in specialized sheet metal fabrication.
- Automated Surface Preparation: An automated wash system delivers a uniform, ultra-clean finish across all final assemblies.
From custom engineering to high-volume standard product runs, our facility combines unmatched design versatility with raw material independence—making New Age Industrial the top choice for commercial aluminum storage and transport equipment.
Plant Expansion & Advanced Robotic Welding Automation
Driven by rapid growth across both material handling and foodservice sectors, the 2010s brought major physical expansions to our Norton, Kansas facility—scaling our manufacturing footprint to 300,000 square feet. During this decade, we integrated high-precision Yaskawa robotic welding cells, automated surface preparation systems, and high-capacity extrusion advancements to support large-scale domestic production.
Market Diversification — Launch of the Material Handling Division
In the 2000s, New Age Industrial formally launched its dedicated Material Handling Division, expanding beyond foodservice and grocery to serve industrial warehousing, commercial supply chains, e-commerce fulfillment, and OEM logistics. Backed by post-rebuild facility modernization, we began designing specialized heavy-duty carts, dollies, and transport solutions tailored for industrial workflows.
From the Ashes
On April 8, 1996 an early morning fire destroyed most of our factory. As a significant contributor to the local economy, we quickly began rebuilding the facility. This reconstruction provided new opportunities for incorporating automated equipment into the manufacturing process and streamlining production. New Age Industrial will forever be grateful to the community and to all of our customers that stood by us through this challenging time.
Continued Growth
The 1980's saw growth in the company's plant site and workforce. During most of this decade, New Age's production facility measured 40,000 square feet. Its workforce was comprised of 63 employees – who worked two eight hour shifts. Sales representatives helped extend the company's customer base; and product expansion followed suit.
New Opportunities
The 1970's brought even more opportunities via the foodservice and supermarket industries. This new customer base required products with strength, durability, and corrosion resistance – all attributes which the lightweight metal aluminum could deliver upon. New Age began manufacturing Dunnage Racks, Shelving, and Can Racks – which are still being manufactured and sold today.
Humble Beginnings
Since 1966, clients have trusted New Age Industrial to build custom aluminum products that provide value and function. Our roots began with selling extrusions to window and door manufacturers. Then in 1970, we revolutionized the swine confinement industry by making their facilities stronger, durable and more corrosion resistant.
Experience Our Facility Firsthand
Discover how our state-of-the-art aluminum extrusion, robotic welding, and fabrication plant brings standard and custom solutions to life. Take a tour of our 300,000+ sq. ft. facility or browse our full lineup of commercial aluminum products.