Sur-Flo’s machining division (Alix Machining) is dynamic, with their experienced staff and state-of-the-art milling, lathe turning and machining equipment, there's virtually no industry they can't service.

Alix Machining's extensive knowledge of machining and fabrication allows them to take any project from concept to reality.  On top of machining, Alix Machining offers welding, assembly, power coating, anodizing, silk screening, and other manufacturing services. By offering this complete fabrication facility, Alix Machining eliminates a lot of extra work for their customers.

"Our real strength is that we focus on the customer needs and deliver a really quick turnaround," says Darrell Nelson, General Manager of Alix Machining. "We focus on customer service. One thing we do for our customers is an on-site consultation, where a lot of other companies don't. The customer doesn't have to drop what they're doing. We'll come to them to see what they need. And if they're within the City of Calgary, we offer free delivery."

Alix Machining can easily allocate staff to various projects to focus on the small or big jobs that need a quick turnaround.  Their versatility comes from their custom machinery.  With easily programmable CNC Milling and CNC lathe turning machinery or larger production CNC machinery, up to 12 tools can be at work to within thousandths of an inch tolerances to get perfect results every time. Whether it's drilling a hole, milling, lathe turning or machining intricate and detailed parts, the staff at Alix Machining stands by their work. The job gets done quicker which saves the customer money.

From industry giants like Nortel to smaller oil and gas companies, Alix Machining has the versatility to handle every request with ease and professionalism. And now that the oil patch is experiencing steady growth, companies need accurate products for everything from oil rigs to storage facilities and for pipelines to production yards. They need products that offer safety and reliability and above all, performance. Alix Machining delivers.

With the ability to take on all kinds of machining jobs and deliver quality work to their customers, Alix Machining is ready for new challenges. Their combination of innovative products and an experienced workforce means they're ready to take on the world. From Olds to Omaha to Osaka, Alix Machining wants to hear from you.

"Up until now, our focus has been on the custom machinery. Now that we've got the production machines, now we'll be able to go after work within the production area," says Darrell.  "We're not going to get away from the custom work, but there are businesses that could use our services in the United States and around the world.”