Albie's Foods, Inc.

Albie's Foods Inc., founded by Regan Quaal, Paul Lochinski and Al Quaal, just underwent its third expansion since opening in Gaylord five years ago. The additional 4,000 square feet was needed to accommodate expanding distribution in new states, and growth in states they're already established. They also anticipate introducing a new product or two this year.

While Al is still involved with the company, it's Regan and Paul who run the day-to-day operations, with Regan handling the sales and outside contacts and Paul handling the plant and maintenance.

Their products include beef, chicken and vegetarian pasties; eight varieties of calzones including pepperoni & cheese, steak & cheddar, and breakfast; and chicken and steak pot pies, all in various sizes.

As for the manufacturing process, individual pasties, calzones and pot pies make their way down the conveyor belt into an oven room, then to a freezing room, then packaging, and, finally, palletized and put into a storage freezer to await shipping.

If you've had an Albie's pasty, calzone or pot pie, then you know they're as good (or maybe better) than home-made.

www.albies.com