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Who We Are

As one of the pioneers of the North American motor lamination industry and one of the remaining independent domestic manufacturers, our emphasis on continual process improvement, product quality and customer service has made us the preferred partner of established electric motor industry leaders for 75 years.

Our mission is to consistently exceed our client’s expectations, deliver unmatched customer value and provide our clients with a clear competitive advantage.

Who We Are

As one of the pioneers of the North American motor lamination industry and one of the remaining independent domestic manufacturers, our emphasis on continual process improvement, product quality and customer service has made us the preferred partner of established electric motor industry leaders for 75 years.

Our mission is to consistently exceed our client’s expectations, deliver unmatched customer value and provide our clients with a clear competitive advantage.

Our Values

Integrity

Integrity is the foundation upon which our business is built. We believe that our long-standing client relationships are a testament to our operating philosophy that an ethical and transparent way of doing business is the only way to build and maintain trust with clients, employees, shareholders, and other stakeholders.

Accountability

At El-Met Parts all employees and teams are held accountable for their actions, their decisions, their successes, and their failures. We believe that this culture of mutual accountability creates a more productive and collaborative work environment, which ultimately benefits everyone, including our clients.

Partnership

Experience has shown us that collaboration and open communication foster innovative solutions in material selection and manufacturability. When we work together our sense of ownership and responsibility drives us to accomplish a shared successful outcome.

Responsibility

We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of ethical and responsible business practices, both in our internal operations and in our external relationships. As such we take responsibility for our actions and the effects our decisions have on the world around us, the people who work for us and those who we do business with us.

Safety

Our employees are our most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment.  Adhering to all health and safety standards, we provide on-going safety training to our employees and have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to any safety violations. Our commitment to safety doesn’t end at the factory door. We are equally as committed to the safety of the community at large, ensuring that our manufacturing processes adhere to all environmental and industrial regulations.

Our Markets

Electric motors have been a vital component in both the consumer and business sectors for over a century, finding application in a wide range of products and industries. For more than 75 years El-Met-Parts has been an essential player in the worldwide supply chain for electric motors, serving various industries and consumer goods.

Generator

Generators provide reliability and continuity of power supply, which is essential for various industries to maintain operations and for consumers to maintain their quality of life during unexpected power interruptions. El-Met-Parts partners with leading generator manufacturers to produce high-precision electric motor laminations for use in a variety of industrial and commercial generator applications.

Automotive

With over five decades of extensive automotive experience, we provide a comprehensive range of products and services to automotive OEMs. Our offerings encompass engineering assistance, product development, prototype creation, rigorous testing, and full-scale manufacturing for low and high-volume production.

Air Moving

Our expertise extends to manufacturing precision motor laminations for the air moving industry serving a broad range of applications. These laminations find their use in motors for commercial, residential, and industrial HVAC systems, among other applications.

Consumer Products

Motors, generators, and power transformers are essential components that drive the functionality of various devices, influencing our everyday lives. Whether it’s small appliances like blenders, microwave ovens, and refrigerators or larger household equipment such as dishwashers, lawn and garden tools, garage door openers, power tools, and backup generators, these elements are integral to the modern home. El-Met-Parts remains a leader in the production of electric motor laminations for the consumer products industry, serving a wide spectrum of applications.

Agricultural

Manufacturers of pumps and associated products used in agriculture, irrigation systems, and livestock applications turn to El-Met-Parts for the precision electric motor laminations that serve as the core of their pumps. These high-quality laminations are crucial for the reliable and dependable performance of these highly relied upon products.

Transformers

El-Met-Parts boasts an extensive track record of manufacturing laminations that have been incorporated into a multitude of power transformer devices. These adaptable power transformers enable the effective distribution of power across a diverse spectrum of applications, spanning from small-scale to large-scale operations. They are employed in a wide range of products, including lighting systems, welding machines, power supply units, motor starters, consumer goods, and battery chargers.

Oil, Gas & Green Energy

The energy industry is crucial for global economies and the daily activities of individuals worldwide. El-Met-Parts is instrumental in contributing to the production of these essential resources by manufacturing the highest quality precision motor laminations and associated products that find application in pumps, purging motors, ventilation fans, and a diverse range of products essential to the energy sector.

Our Management Team

Alex Papakyriakou

President

Alex literally grew up in the lamination business, having performed multiple roles through his evolution to becoming President. He was appointed President of EMPI in 2006 and has worked at the Company for over 30 years. His passion for excellence and his commitment to deliver outstanding customer experiences was passed on from his father, John Papakyriakou. He attributes his unique high level of expertise and know how in this industry from a lifetime of working side by side with his father at El-Met Parts. Alex takes great pride in his company, it’s people and its long-standing reputation for being a leading contributor to the electric motor industry in North America. His long-term vision is to create growth and economic value for El-Met Parts' stakeholders.

George Boothe

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

George has been the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at El-Met Parts since early 2021. He is a goal-oriented leader with a proven track record of adding growth and profitability to the companies he has been involved with. A CPA with substantial expertise in finance, operations, strategic planning, and business development. George spent most of his career in various positions in the Waste and Recycling Industry including twelve years as a CFO and four years in operating roles. Prior to leaving public accounting George spent five years with Price Waterhouse Coopers.

Randy Hayes

Vice President of Operations

Randy joined El-Met Parts as Vice President of Operations early in 2021. He takes great pride in developing strong strategic relationships amongst key business partners. Randy brings a robust commercial background with substantial experience in operations leadership while having full P&L responsibility. Over the past 25 years Randy has gained significant experience in the electrical steel and its related lamination stamping industry. He has a strong level of competence in the motor, generator, transformer, automotive, oil & gas, power generation and alternate energy markets. His goal is to create value for our shareholders, suppliers and customers while building a strong foundation for company growth and a safe and stable working environment for our employees.

Our Facilities

Dundas, ON
Main Manufacturing Facility – Stamping, Annealing, Epoxy Coating and Warehouse operations. Also includes maintenance, tool and die operations and offices.
Slitter Building – Full master coil slitting and storage operation.
Chicago, IL
Logistics Center
McAllen, TX
Logistics Center