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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

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!

Albina Co., Inc. rolled 326,140# of wide flange ranging in size from W8 x 10# to W24 x 84# in order to form the roof trusses of the main entrance lobby at “Aulani- A Disney Resort & Spa” in Ko Olina, Hawaii. The concept for the rolled material was to make the lobby appear in the shape of a canoe. The material was fabricated by Brooklyn Iron Works.

Volkswagen Curved Stair at Volkswagen Group of America Headquarters in Reston, Virginia.

Albina bent different sizes of Tube Steel and Plate the Easy Way for this project to 12 and 16 foot radii.

TS 16" X 4" X .500" WALL A500 GR B (8 pcs bent the Easy Way)

3/8" THICK X 8-13/16" WIDE A36 PLATE (2 pcs bent the Easy Way)

3/8" THICK A36 PLATE (3 pcs bend the Easy Way)

3/8" THICK X 84-11/16" WIDE A36 PLATE (1 pc bent the Easy Way)

3/8" THICK X 19-5/16" WIDE A36 PLATE (1 pc bend the Easy Way)

3/8" THICK X 12" WIDE A36 PLATE (2 pcs bent the Easy Way)