Overview

Lou-Rich is an employee-owned metal fabrication and contract manufacturing company headquartered in Albert Lea, Minnesota, founded in 1972. With 200–500 employees and estimated revenue of $50–100 million, it serves automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, medical, aerospace, and industrial-equipment sectors. The company operates multiple facilities and has been recognized as a partner-level supplier to John Deere.

At a glance

What Lou-Rich makes

The company offers precision machining, metal fabrication, welding, assembly, tooling, and CNC services, and holds ISO 9001 certification.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Transmission, Machining, Metal Fabrication, Assembly, Welding, LED, CNC Machining, Tooling, Steel (source: lou-rich.com).

Certifications

Lou-Rich is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 9001 — lou-rich.com

Known customers

The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:

• John Deere — reported by lou-rich.com

Latest developments

• 2026-06-01 — Lou-Rich Earns Recognition as John Deere – “Partner-level Supplier” - Lou-Rich (lou-rich.com)

• 2025-12-09 — Lou-Rich: The Specialist in High-Precision MedTech Manufacturing - Lou-Rich (lou-rich.com)

• 2025-10-07 — Lou-Rich’s People Drive Innovation and Quality: The Employee-Owner Advantage - Lou-Rich (lou-rich.com)

• 2025-05-16 — Turnkey Manufacturing for OEMs (lou-rich.com)

Facilities

Lou-Rich is headquartered in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Albert Lea, MN — lou-rich.com

Company details

Lou-Rich is employee-owned and operates facilities across Minnesota including Albert Lea, Hayward, Howard Lake, and Rogers. Lou-Rich was founded in 1972, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Albert Lea, Minnesota. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 54 years in operation (founded 1972). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Lou-Rich make?

Lou-Rich is an employee-owned metal fabrication and contract manufacturing company headquartered in Albert Lea, Minnesota, founded in 1972. With 200–500 employees and estimated revenue of $50–100 million, it serves automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, medical, aerospace, and industrial-equipment sectors. The company operates multiple facilities and has been recognized as a partner-level supplier to John Deere.

Where is Lou-Rich headquartered?

Lou-Rich is headquartered in Albert Lea, Minnesota (505 W Front St, Albert Lea, Minnesota, 56007).

When was Lou-Rich founded?

Lou-Rich was founded in 1972.

How big is Lou-Rich?

Lou-Rich has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).

What certifications does Lou-Rich hold?

Lou-Rich lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

Who are Lou-Rich's customers?

Public sources directly reference John Deere as a counterparty of Lou-Rich. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.

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