Aluminum Extrusion Consulting

45 Years.
No Shortcuts.

When a plant is underperforming, the path forward requires someone who has seen every failure mode — and fixed them. Apex brings senior-level extrusion expertise to turnarounds, startups, and operational overhauls.

45+
Years in Aluminum Extrusion
3
Tier-1 Industry Employers
1
Consultant. Full Accountability.
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Career Background
Kaiser Aluminum Hydro Aluminum Exco Global
Founder of Apex Extrusion Consulting

About Apex

Built on the Plant Floor

Apex Extrusion Consulting was founded on a simple premise: the best consulting comes from people who have actually run the equipment, managed the crews, and owned the results. With 48 years in the aluminum extrusion industry — beginning at age 18 — our founder has worked at every level of the operation, from press operator to executive, at three of the industry's most respected companies.

When you engage Apex, you're not getting a generalist or a recent industry observer. You're getting someone who has seen the same problems your plant is facing — and knows the fastest, most practical path through them.

  • Plant management & full operations leadership at Tier-1 extrusion companies
  • Die design, tooling review, and press optimization across billet sizes and alloys
  • Sales, customer relations, and business development in competitive markets
  • Equipment sourcing and capital procurement for new and expanding facilities
  • Workforce development and operational training at all levels

What We Do

Services

Practical, senior-level support across every critical dimension of an aluminum extrusion operation.

Plant Turnarounds

Rapid diagnostic of underperforming operations — scrap rates, downtime, throughput, yield — followed by a structured improvement plan with measurable milestones.

Press Optimization

Process review of extrusion press operations to improve cycle times, reduce defects, extend die life, and maximize billet utilization.

Die Design & Tooling

Evaluation and improvement of die design, tooling specifications, and correction procedures to reduce die failures and improve profile quality.

Plant Startups

End-to-end support for new facility launches: layout, equipment selection, staffing structure, process standards, and ramp-up planning.

Equipment Sourcing

Specification, vendor evaluation, and procurement advisory for presses, handling systems, aging ovens, and ancillary equipment — new or used.

Workforce Training

Structured training programs for press operators, shift supervisors, and plant managers covering process fundamentals, quality standards, and safety protocols.

Ideal Clients

Who We Work With

Apex is built for situations where performance gaps are real and the stakes are high. We work best when there is a clear problem to solve and an owner or operator who is serious about fixing it.

Private Equity Owners

PE firms that have acquired an extrusion asset and need independent operational expertise to assess the business, drive improvement, or support a turnaround thesis.

Plant Managers & Operators

Operations leaders facing persistent quality issues, capacity constraints, or process inefficiencies who need a senior outside perspective and hands-on support.

Startups & Greenfield Projects

Companies entering the aluminum extrusion market who need guidance on facility design, equipment selection, process development, and team building from day one.

Get in Touch

Let's Talk About Your Plant

Every engagement starts with a direct conversation. Tell us what you're dealing with and we'll be straightforward about whether and how Apex can help.

Or email directly — MartinezBen.usc@gmail.com