Released on January 26, 2010

Thresher Industries Inc., Hanford, Calif., has completed the first two purchase orders for parts produced in its new high pressure casting facility and using a proprietary alloy.

“This represents the first and second production orders for our high pressure casting facility and the first use of our proprietary, more thermally conductive alloy,” said Tom Flessner, the company’s chief executive officer. “The base alloy for our thermally conductive aluminum is 356.”

According to a company press release, Thresher received the orders from an S&P 500 company, began production on them and shipped all the parts by the end of 2009. The two purchase orders were for two parts each. After completing inspection and approval, Thresher has finalized the purchase orders and booked the revenue in the amount of approximately $70,000 for the fourth quarter of 2009.

While the company would not disclose the customer name on the order, Thresher indicated the end use for the parts would be decorative yet functional, with thermal conductivity being the key element.

“We have been able to fulfill the customer’s requirement with regard to quality, quantity and timeline,” Flessner said. “This represents the first step in addressing a need for higher thermal conductivity and better surface finishes, while maintaining cost competitiveness in a global economy.”