Douglas Machine Inc.

06/18/2026

Douglas Health is a free clinic that has served Douglas employee owners for 10 years. The amazing staff hosted an open house for us to take a tour of the clinic and to celebrate a decade of excellent patient care. Over the past 10 years they have completed over 16,000 patient visits, filled over 37,000 prescriptions, and cared for over 1,370 patients. Thank you for all that you do! 🩺🩵

06/11/2026

Getting the details right matters. Understanding the difference between Direction of Travel (DOT) and Across Machine (AM) can help avoid packaging design issues and costly project changes. https://www.douglas-machine.com/what-is-direction-of-travel-dot-and-across-machine-am-and-why-do-they-matter/

06/05/2026

What difference does employee ownership make for our customers?

At Douglas, it means working with people who are invested in your success. Our employee owners take pride in delivering quality equipment, responsive support, and solutions that help customers achieve their goals.

Douglas is a 100% employee-owned company. But what does that mean f...

06/04/2026

We're grateful for the ability to award scholarships to dependents of Douglas employee owners pursuing further education. This year we were pleased to award $25,000 in scholarships. To celebrate, recipients and their families visited with Douglas leaders to discuss their futures. Congratulations, and best wishes on your exciting journey ahead! 🎓

05/29/2026

OEE is one of the most widely used metrics in manufacturing, but do you know what goes into it?

Availability, Performance, and Quality each play a role in your overall OEE score. Understanding these three components can help uncover opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.

Learn more:

Understand the three components of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and learn how to identify which one is dragging your production line down.

05/25/2026

Land of the free because of the brave. Today we honor the heroes who have served our country. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and sacrifice.

05/19/2026

Successful projects start with clarity.

Defining project scope early helps align expectations, improve communication, and keep projects moving efficiently from concept to completion. For manufacturers investing in automation, that upfront alignment can make all the difference.

🎥 Watch the video to learn why project scope matters.

Successful projects start with clarity.In this video, we explore the importance of defining project scope early — helping teams align expectations, reduce su...

05/13/2026

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2026 on successfully completing your educational journey! 🎓 We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. If you find yourself in the Alexandria lakes area, take a moment to explore our open positions - we'd love to hear from you!
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05/10/2026

“A Mother's love is peace. It need not be earned, it cannot be lost.” - Erich Fromm

05/08/2026

Where do robotics beat manual and traditional automation, and when should you pick a different solution?

This article breaks it all down, including:
👉 When robotics are and are not worth pursuing
👉 How to prove ROI
👉 Which types of robots work best in secondary packaging
👉 Plus, a practical checklist to help you identify next steps

Get the full details:
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