Dajcor Dispatch - Holiday Edition - December 23, 2025

Message from Leadership

2025 has been a year of strategic momentum for Dajcor. We strengthened operations, advanced key technologies, expanded our leadership team, and continued investing in the people who make our success possible. These collective efforts have positioned us for long-term growth in both domestic and international markets.

This year, we continued to modernize our production processes, elevate our safety standards, and expand our value-added capabilities. Our teams demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and a relentless focus on quality - reinforcing Dajcor’s reputation as a trusted North American supplier.

As we enter 2026, we remain committed to innovation, operational excellence, and supporting our customers with reliable, high-performance aluminum solutions. With new opportunities emerging across the industries we serve, Dajcor is well positioned to meet increasing demand and lead with confidence.

Thank you for your hard work, your dedication, and the pride you take in your craft. We look forward to building an even stronger year ahead - together.

- Dajcor Leadership Team

Safety Upgrades

This year, Dajcor continued strengthening its safety culture through several important improvements:

• Installation of updated guarding and safety-interlock systems across key production areas
• Enhanced employee safety training, including refreshed procedures and competency-based learning
• Improved traffic-flow and material-handling processes to reduce risk and support safer daily operations

These upgrades reinforce our commitment to providing a safe, reliable, and well-supported work environment for every member of Team Dajcor.

Spotlight on Sustainability

Sustainability remained top of mind in 2025 as Dajcor continued strengthening its environmental impact. This year, we focused on:

• Expanding aluminum recycling initiatives
  
  
• Reducing overall waste through updated processes and material efficiency
  
  
• Implementing energy-conscious facility improvements
  
  
• Supporting clients in achieving greener, low-impact aluminum solutions

By integrating sustainable practices throughout our operations, we not only reduce our environmental footprint but also create long-term value for our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve.

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Employee & Team Highlights

2025 was a year of incredible dedication and meaningful milestones across our entire workforce. We proudly celebrated:

Welcoming New Leadership

• Greg Gawne, joining Dajcor as our new General Manager of Canadian Operations
• Jim Scheuing, stepping into the General Manager of US Operations 

Celebrating Our People

• Dajcor’s 15-Year Anniversary, marking a decade and a half of innovation, teamwork, and resilience
• Honouring retirements and career milestones, recognizing the dedication and contributions of long-serving team members

Our people remain at the core of Dajcor’s success, and we are proud to celebrate every achievement and new beginning across our teams.

Innovations & Technology

Dajcor continued advancing its manufacturing capabilities in 2025 with key technology investments designed to strengthen quality, efficiency, and reliability across our operations:

• AI-assisted vision inspection systems that enhance accuracy, speed, and consistency in real-time quality monitoring
• New enterprise planning systems improving scheduling precision, transparency, and overall production coordination
• Enhanced process controls and automation supporting better repeatability, reduced variability, and improved production and quality management

These upgrades position Dajcor for smarter, more integrated manufacturing, helping us deliver the high-performance aluminum solutions our customers expect.

2025 Industry Trends

This year saw several influential shifts across the aluminum extrusion industry, including: 

• Steady demand from automotive, industrial, and infrastructure sectors 
• Increased interest in higher-value, fabricated, and precision-engineered extrusions 
• New investments in automation and productivity improvements 
• Tariff and trade developments influencing billet availability and pricing 
• Advances in extrusion, machining, and digital systems 

Dajcor adapted to these trends by expanding our capabilities, improving efficiency, and maintaining a proactive approach to serving evolving market needs. By staying ahead of industry developments, we ensure our clients benefit from the most advanced solutions available.

Client Spotlights & Testimonials

Our customers remain at the center of everything we do, and their feedback throughout 2025 has highlighted the value of Dajcor’s commitment to quality, communication, and reliability. This year, clients recognized our team for:

• Delivering consistent, high-quality extrusions and fabricated components
• Providing clear, responsive communication throughout each stage of production
• Supporting engineering teams with collaborative problem-solving and design guidance
• Meeting challenging timelines with flexible, solutions-focused service

We are proud to be a trusted partner to customers across a wide range of industries and look forward to building even stronger relationships in 2026.

Looking Ahead to 2026

As we move into 2026, Dajcor’s priorities are closely aligned with our Mission - shaping lasting partnerships through quality aluminum solutions - and our Vision of building a sustainable future through innovation and continuous improvement.

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Our focus for the coming year includes:

• Strengthening Vertical Integration

Expanding internal capabilities across extrusion, fabrication, machining, and finishing to support quality at the source and deliver greater reliability to our customers.

• Expanding Fabrication & Anodizing Capabilities

Investing in additional capacity and enhanced processes to support long-term growth, increased demand, and more complex customer programs.

• Increasing U.S. Market Penetration

Building on momentum in Kentucky to improve responsiveness, reduce logistics costs, and provide stronger North American supply-chain stability.

• Supporting New Multi-Year Programs

Executing major customer initiatives with an emphasis on operational excellence, capacity management, and disciplined program delivery.

• Continued Investment in Automation, Training & Quality Systems

Advancing AI, digital tools, and automation technologies while strengthening workforce training, safety, and skill development  key pillars of Team Dajcor and SMART Growth initiatives.

Holiday & Year-End Thank You

As we wrap up 2025, we want to extend our deepest appreciation to everyone who has contributed to Dajcor’s success - our talented employees, committed partners, loyal clients, and supportive suppliers. Together, we’ve strengthened our foundation for growth and built real momentum for the year ahead.

May this holiday season bring you rest, gratitude, and inspiration.

Here’s to a successful and impactful 2026 - a year of progress, partnership, and continued excellence.

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