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For Immediate Release
May 6, 2010
Aztalan Engineering, Inc. Host Groundbreaking for $2.5 Million Expansion
46,000 sq ft Facility Scheduled to Open October 2010
LAKE MILLS, WI – Jim Brey, Owner of Aztalan Engineering, Inc. was joined by Steve Wilke, Lake Mills City Manager, State Representative Andy Jorgensen (D-Fort Atkinson) and State Representative Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) at a groundbreaking ceremony for the company’s $2.5 million dollar expansion.
The expansion offers the opportunity for Aztalan Engineering, Inc. to double its capacity and output as well as adding additional jobs in the Lake Mills community. At this time the expansion is slated for completion in October 2010.
“In the face of the greatest economic crisis since the great depression, we as a state must continue to reward those who are creating and maintaining jobs,” Jorgensen said. “As a State Representative, I have been proud to work with Jim and the folks at Aztalan Engineering and I commend their hard work and dedication to providing good paying, family supporting jobs.”
Also on hand was Representative Peter Barca for the ceremony. Rep. Barca is a former Congressman and former Midwest Regional Director for the US Small Business Administration.
“I congratulate the owners, leadership, and staff of Aztalan for their success in guiding the company to an expansion during difficult economic times,” Representative Barca remarked. “We as leaders of the State of Wisconsin applaud their innovation and ability to grow jobs at a time when they are needed the most.”
Aztalan Engineering, Inc. continues to work with Department of Commerce and other state agencies to take full advantage of grants and business incentives available to them. “I wish Jim and everyone at Aztalan the best of luck as they look to expand their business here in our community,” Jorgensen concluded. “I will continue doing all that I can to encourage small businesses like this one to grow and remain successful for years to come.”
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Kirk Kussman
(920) 648-3411, Ext. 412
kkussman@aztalan.com
www.aztalan.com

Aztalan Engineering, Inc. Adds New Swiss Turn Capability
(Lake Mills, WI) Aztalan Engineering announced the addition of a new Tsugami BW12 – a 12mm capacity Swiss turn machine. "Despite the difficult economy," explained Jim Brey, Aztalan founder and president, "we are continuing to acquire the most technologically advanced software and equipment as part of an overall corporate strategy to become the region's most sophisticated precision parts engineering and manufacturing firm."
The new Tsugami BW12 has three independently programmable gang tool slides, simultaneous operation of the main and sub spindles, 21 tool stations, full C-axis on the main & sub spindles. The main spindle can operate with either fixed or rotary bushing. The machine is designed to make small complex parts.
About Aztalan: Aztalan Engineering has been engineering and manufacturing precision parts for over thirty years. With 50+ professional and technical employees and state-of-the-art equipment. Aztalan is certified to the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Standard.
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