Allred Metal Stamping Works, Inc.

Allred Metal Stamping Works
1305 Old Thomasville Rd.
High Point, NC 27260

A.L. Allred and Guy Brewer founded Allred Metal Stamping Works in 1946. A.L. bought out Mr. Brewer’s interest two years later, and the Allred family has owned and operated the company ever since. “A.L,” as his family and employees affectionately called him, continued to work every day until his sudden death in June 1991, at age 86. The previous Christmas the employees presented him with a plaque inscribed, “Thanks for being more than just a boss. We appreciate you.”

A.L. Allred’s three sons, B.J., Carl, and Leonard, joined him in the business as soon as they were old enough. The three of them worked for the company their entire adult lives with the exception of military service. Mr. Allred’s only daughter, Evelyn Allred Ward, also worked for the company for many years. Five of the founder’s grandchildren, Trina Allred Snider, Leigh Allred Mullinnix, Ray Allred, David Allred, and Wes Ward have worked in the family business, with Robert Snider and Bryce Mullinnix representing the fourth generation.

In all, about 40 people work at Allred Metal Stamping Works, many with more than 25 years of service. The company’s building on Old Thomasville Road has been expanded nine times to accommodate the growing business. In 1994, Allred Metal Stamping Works purchased 11 adjacent acres and an 80,000 square-foot-building. These two buildings are now connected with a total of 160,000 square feet.