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The Bruneau Dunes State Park Observatory in Bruneau, Idaho. Bruneau Dunes Observatory is home to the largest telescope available for public viewing in Idaho. The observatory also offers astronomy presentations, tours, telescope, and solar viewing throughout the year. There are also countless of outdoor activities offered at the park including hiking the dunes, horseback riding, fishing, camping, biking, and more. They even have “the tallest single-structured sand dune in North America”!
For the observatory, Albina bent:

TS 12” X 6” X .375” WALL A500 GR B
2 pcs rolled the Easy Way to HSS standards at a 9’-7” inside radius

3” X 3” X 3/16” ANGLE A36
2 pcs rolled Leg Out to a 10’-1” inside radius
2 pcs rolled Leg Out to a 42’-10” inside radius

Information found at:
https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/state-park/bruneau-dunes-state-park/

Did you know that Albina played a key role in bringing the Denver Broncos' massive new scoreboard to life?

As part of a $100 million renovation at Empower Field, Albina provided 20 pieces of Tube Steel measuring 16” x 12” x .375” WALL A500 GR C, rolled the easy way to a 978-foot radius. These precision-rolled components helped form the structural support for the stadium’s brand-new scoreboard.

Standing 225 feet wide and 72 feet high, the scoreboard is now the tallest in North America and 70% larger than the previous screen. In fact, it's ranked as the fifth-largest scoreboard in the NFL, offering fans an even more immersive game-day experience.

Photo credit: Adam Poticha.

Check out these curved handrails Albina did for 4 different apartment complexes located near Salem, Oregon. For these projects Albina bent 2,476 pcs of pipe to a 3” radius, and coped 6,437 pcs, totaling 8,913 pcs! You could say that Albina is apartment handrail bending experts!
 
The Grove Apartment Complex
1¼” SCH40 A53B ERW UNCOATED
2292 pcs - 591 pcs bent to a 3” radius, 1,701 pcs coped
1¼” SCH40 A500B UNCOATED
208 pcs - 120 pcs bent to a 3” radius, 88 pcs coped
 
Crawford Crossing Apartment Complex
1¼” SCH40 A53B ERW UNCOATED
56 pcs – 28 pcs bent to a 3” radius, 28 pcs coped
1¼” SCH40 A53B ERW WHEELED
1144 pcs – 337 pcs bent to a 3” radius, 807 pcs coped
 
Jory Apartment Complex
1¼” SCH40 A53B ERW WHEELED
1236 pcs – 495 pcs bent to a 3” radius, 741 pcs coped
1¼” SCH40 A53B ERW WHEELED
1968 – 328 pcs bent to a 3” radius, 1,640 pcs coped
 
Southtown Apartment Complex
1¼” SCH40 A53A UNCOATED
2009 pcs – 577 pcs bent to a 3” radius, 1,432 pcs coped

The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact at the University of Oregon consists of 2 buildings containing collaborative labs, classrooms, and an innovation center. The labs are designed as relaxing, stimulating environments encouraging teamwork and innovation. The building was full of friendly people and lots of advanced technology! On our tour we saw the 3 spiral staircases, and the sky bridge that Albina did the bending for. For the stairs Albina bent 8 pcs of 2” Thick X 8” Wide A572 GR 50 Plate, 8 pcs of 2” Thick X 8” Wide A572 GR 50 Plate (with stitch cuts), and 16 pcs of 1” Thick X 8” Wide A572 GR 50 Plate (with stitch cuts). For the sky bridge Albina bent 22″ OD x 1″ Wall Carbon Steel Pipe to a 105 foot center-line radius. The bridge spans Franklin Boulevard and serves as a connector between campus and other U of O research facilities. Next time you are in Eugene, be sure to check out the Knight Campus! 

Albina was honored to be a part of Curtis Pittman’s “Be the Light” sculpture for the Sandy Springs, Georgia Veterans Memorial. The sculpture stands at 30 feet tall and represents the cities gratitude toward their veterans. The park where the piece is located gives thanks to men and women who served in all branches of the military and hopes to inspire future generations as well. The sculpture also was installed with lights so once it is dark outside, it will glow.

For this project Albina bent 57 different segments of material.

CH 1” X 1” X 1/8” 6063-T52 ALUM
28 pcs bent to customer supplied instructions, radii ranging from 4ft to 16ft.

4” OD X .313” WALL A500B
15 pcs bent to customer supplied instructions, radii ranging from 8 ft to 15 ft.

2½” SCH40 A53B ERW
10 pcs bent to customer supplied instructions, radii ranging from 3 ft to 7 ft.

3” SCH40 A53B ERW
4 pcs bent to customer supplied instructions, radii ranging from 5 ft to 11 ft.

Photo Credit to Curtis Pittman (www.curtpittman.net)
Additional information from (https://www.sandyspringsga.gov/news/city-invites-community-honor-veterans) 

This year Albina Co. played a part in 3 of DJC’s top projects of 2025! Albina did bending for components of the Legacy Silverton Emergency Department project, the Oregon State University Cordley Hall project, and the PDX Terminal Core Redevelopment Phase 1 project! 

Legacy Silverton Emergency Department

Albina bent

1 pc of W12 X 22# A992 to a 80’-0” radius

4 pcs of C8 X 11.5# A36 to a 58’-3” radius

4 pcs of TS 8" X 6" X .250" WALL A500 GR C to a 65’-3” radius

Oregon State University Cordley Hall

Albina bent

3 pcs of WT3 X 6# A992 to a 10’-0” minimum radius

4 pcs of WT5 X 11# A992 to a 17’-3” minimum radius

8 pcs of 4" X 4" X 3/8" ANGLE A36 to a 1’-6” radius

9 pcs of WT3 X 6# A992 to a 8’-5” minimum radius

10 pcs of WT5 X 11# A992 to a 14’-8” minimum radius

1 pc W6 X 12# A36 split for rolling Tee

5 pcs W10 X 22# A992 split for rolling Tee

4 pcs of 3/8" THICK A36 PLATE X 9' 2-7/16" WIDE to a 14’-0” radius

2 pcs of 3/8" THICK A36 PLATE X 9' 1" WIDE to a 8’-0” radius

2 pcs of 3/8" THICK A36 PLATE X 8' 1-3/8" WIDE to a 8’-0” radius

PDX Terminal Core Redevelopment Phase 1

Albina bent

8 pcs of 1½" OD X .120" WALL 304SS #4 FINISH to a 2.5” radius

From our family at Albina, to yours. We hope you had a wonderful Father’s Day weekend.

This time of year we like to reflect back on the people who inspired us. In 1939 John Smith founded Albina out of a tiny shop in downtown Portland. After building a machine with his own 2 hands, from the transmission and differenetial of a model T Ford, the business started to grow. At first, just specializing in pipe, Albina became pipe bending experts. Years later, John's son Bill joined the team and helped the company continue to build a strong reputation in the industry. As Albina got bigger, and after Bill's son Brian joined the team, Albina moved to where we are now located in Tualatin. Shortly after Brian joined the team, his wife Jaime came on as the Marketing Manager, and his brother in law KC joined in Shop Support. The company grew from specialzing in pipe, to specializing in all types of steel; pipe, tube, HSS (square/rectangular), plate, and all forms of structural steel. Just recently Brian and Jaime's daughter, Brooke, joined the team as the first member of the 4th generation of Smith's to work for the family business. 

At Albina we have 4 generations of Smith men and women working for the company, each learning from their father before them. With 86 years of knowledge passed down from generation to generation, we have got you covered with whatever your bending needs may be. 

PS - Can you tell we are big fans of fishing and Albina hats?

Albina rolled 56 lengths of 24-foot-long Tube Steel 6” X 3” X .190” WALL 6063-T52 ALUM the Hard Way to a 74’-1 5/16” inside radius for the Premera Campus Entry. Premera, a family of health plans includes Premera Blue Cross, LifeWise Health Plan and others, is based in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. The new curved steel signage at the entry of the campus is part of a multi-year campus refresh.

Fabrication and photo credit: CREO Industrial Arts, LLC

Albina rolled 4 pieces of Tube Steel 10” X 6” X .375” WALL A500 GR B the easy way to AESS standards (9’-0” radius x 180°). We also trimmed and welded 246 plates to the rolled parts to create these Pods that are located at AirBNB at Great American Parkway in Santa Clara, California. Check out the progression in the pictures below to see how steel comes into our facility straight, leaves curved and fabricated and then gets erected at its final installation spot. Alot of people just think that curved steel just comes that way...guess again! 

This piece was designed and built by Techcon Corp. 

We’re thrilled to share that The Fabricator magazine has published a feature article on Albina and some of the unique capabilities we bring to the table—especially when it comes to our Davi plate rolling machines!

The piece dives into the story behind how we acquired our Davi equipment and the fun Top Gun-inspired nicknames we’ve given each one. (Yes, we do feel the need for speed when it comes to rolling precision and innovation!)

One standout section tells the story of our collaboration with artist Damon Hyldreth. Together, we pushed the boundaries of what’s possible by rolling plate in a truly unconventional way to bring one of his sculptures to life. It was a perfect example of creativity meeting capability.

The article also offers insight into the vision and leadership of our President, Brian Smith, whose “Field of Dreams” philosophy—“if you build it, they will come”—played a key role in our decision to invest in cutting-edge plate rolling technology.

Beyond the machines themselves, the article explores how we integrate advanced technology into our operations. From iPads and a custom-developed app to the use of Microsoft HoloLens, we’re committed to staying ahead of the “curve”.

All in all, it’s a fantastic read that gives a glimpse into how we “roll” at Albina—combining innovation, passion, and a little bit of movie magic to get the job done right.

Check it out and see what sets Albina apart in the world of steel bending and rolling!