From stamping parts for World War II era weapons in the 1940’s to producing intricate parts for high-technology Department of Energy research today, Larsen Manufacturing has remained a pioneer in precision metal products and tool and die production. Each decade has borne witness to the ever-changing wonder of what raw material can become with the help of the latest technology, skilled craftsmen and enterprising leaders.
2009
Larsen launches a full service metal fabrication division, increasing their range of capabilities to their existing client base and attracting a new category of customers interested in prototypes thru high volume precision metal products from a single source.
2007
Investments into the expansion of the El Paso site facilitates a broader range of tooling capabilities, and increased square footage in both facilities accommodates values-added programs such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), EDI, Kan-Ban and other customer inventory programs.
2006
Larsen-El Paso relocated to their 60,000 sq/ft facility located at 12150 Rojas Drive, in El Paso. Adding large ton presses attracted business from major OEM’s in Consumer Electronics, Appliance, Automotive and other key markets.
2005
Larsen invested in their Mundelein tooling capabilities in preparation for continued growth, and both facilities acquired additional production equipment.
2003
Now established in El Paso, customers responded by challenging Larsen Mfg. with new business opportunities.
2001 ½
Responding to the demand for quality metal stampings in the border region, Larsen re-engages in El Paso, Texas by opening up a second facility under co-President, Denis Larsen.
2001
With Larsen Mfg now established, the lasting relationships and trust in their business practices draws 80% of the prior company’s customer base back to the new Larsen owned & operated company.
1999
Dave and Denis, the Grandson’s of Leonard Larsen Senior open the all new Larsen Manufacturing, in Mundelein, IL. inspired to continue in the proud tradition of Innovation and Customer Satisfaction. With a few pieces of production equipment, tooling equipment and a number of key employee's from Electro Metal Products, the company achieves immediate succees.
1995
Electro Metal Products is sold, but the Larsen legacy won’t end here.
1990’s
Electro Metal Products range of expertise engages them with Government Lab’s. New processes and the highest quality standards are implemented.
1980’s
Growth in Consumer Electronics renews Electro Metal Products attention back to consumer electronics with customers like Texas Instruments, RCA & Compaq.
1970’s
As TV production slows, EMP diversifies into new markets to fuel the company’s continued growth.
1960
Leonard Larsen Jr. joins Electro Metal Products while TV Chassis’ and internal brackets become complimentary to the company’s expertise in tuners and enclosures.
1955
Algonquin Tool becomes Electro-Metal Products Corporation to increase their focus on the booming electronics industry.
1950
Algonquin Tool enters the Electronics world by manufacturing TV Tuners and Enclosures for companies such as Admiral Television.
1946
Leonard Larsen Senior joins Algonquin Tool.
History