The Dream of Liberty Aluminum Co.
In 1993, Jim Lowndes found himself at a crossroad in his life. The aluminum company Jim worked for changed hands, which led him to a point of serious personal reflection on his own future. He took the opportunity to spend time in prayer and meditation and set out to determine what God’s will was for his career. With pen and paper in hand, Jim went to a quiet area of a sandy beach for several days until what he felt called to do became clear in his heart. Acknowledging that everyone needed to earn a living to support themselves and their families, Jim wanted to create an environment where they could enjoy what they are doing and with whom they are doing it. If Jim could make this dream a reality, he would deem the company a success. This would be the measure of the company. With that in mind, Jim Lowndes founded Liberty Aluminum Co. as the place where his dream could become a reality.
Vision & Mission
Liberty Aluminum Co. believes in building more than a better screen enclosure or railing. Liberty Aluminum Co. strives to build better individuals and families by reflecting high moral and ethical principles in business practices based upon personal beliefs & faith. By creating an environment that allows the individuals to be their best, Liberty Aluminum Co. can accomplish its corporate mission to contribute to the success of our customers’ projects by providing a product of superior quality in a timely manner and at a fair price.
Beliefs
- We believe that accomplishing our mission will provide exceptional levels of reward for our customers and subsequently for our company and the people who work here.
- We value our customers. Customers will be respected and never taken for granted. They will receive friendly, courteous, and outstanding service. We believe that if we don’t take care of our customers, someone else will.
- We believe that pricing our products fairly and consistently, eliminating delays, ensuring high quality customer service and offering the best product package for our customers is the key to doing business. We describe this as being Customer Driven.
History and Highlights
Liberty Aluminum Co. was formed in 1993 and has since grown to be one of the largest aluminum specialty contractors in Southwest Florida with over 80 full-time employees. Liberty Aluminum Co. is located in its own manufacturing facility in Westgate Air Park, in Lehigh Acres. Located on 2.78 acres of property, the facility consists of a total of 38,400 square feet of modern industrial space with finished offices. The company produces the highest quality pool screen enclosures, railings, & ornamental gates, grills & railings. But what is really impressive are its people. Because of their hard work, innovative thinking, and pride in craftsmanship, Liberty Aluminum has become the premiere aluminum specialty contractor in the industry in southwest Florida. Read more about the history of Liberty Aluminum here.
Awards
- 2023 “Aluminum Association of Florida Award of Excellence”
Honorable Mention – Single Story Enclosure - 2022 “Aluminum Association of Florida Award of Excellence”
Honorable Mention – Miscellaneous (CROW Wildlife Enclosures) - 2020 Winner “Aluminum Association of Florida Award of Excellence”
1st Place – Railings - 2017 Winner “Aluminum Association of Florida Award of Excellence”
1st Place – Pool Enclosure: Multi Level - 2015 Winner “Aluminum Association of Florida Award of Excellence”
1st Place – Railings - 2010 Winner “Aluminum Association of Florida Award of Excellence”
1st Place – Carports, Canopies and Walkways - 2009 Winner “Aluminum Association of Florida Award of Excellence”
1st Place – Carports, Canopies and Walkways - 2009 Winner “Aluminum Association of Florida Award of Excellence”
1st Place – Aluminum Awnings and Shutters - 2007 Winner “Aluminum Association of Florida Award of Excellence”
1st Place – Railing Category - 2006 Winner “Aluminum Association of Florida Award of Excellence”
1st Place – Railing Category - 2005 Winner “Aluminum Association of Florida Award of Excellence”
1st Place – Railing Category - 2004 Winner “Aluminum Association of Florida Award of Excellence”
1st Place – Railing Category - 2003 Winner “Aluminum Association of Florida Award of Excellence”
1st Place – Canopies, Carports & Walkways Category - 2003 Winner “Aluminum Association of Florida Award of Excellence”
1st Place – Railing Category - 2002 Winner “Aluminum Association of Florida Award of Excellence”
1st Place – Railing Category - 2002 Liberty Aluminum Co. was featured “Top Job Profile” in the September Issue of Fabricator Magazine, the official publication of the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
Recently Completed Projects
- Myriad Luxury Motorcoach Resort – Cape Coral, FL
- Courthouse Shadow Apartments – Naples, FL
- Premier Air Park – Fort Myers, FL
- Talon Preserve on Palmer Ranch – Nokomis, FL
- Bonita National – Bonita Springs, FL
- Via Vento at Treviso Bay – Naples, FL
- Physicians Primary Care Facility – Cape Coral, FL
- Rapallo at Coconut Pointe Development – Estero, FL
- College Club Apartments – Ft. Myers, FL
- Botanical Place Condominiums – Naples, FL
- Gusto Bella Vista Condominiums – Naples, FL
- Colonial Country Club Development – Ft. Myers, FL
- Ave Maria University – Immokolee, FL
- Heritage Bay Development – Naples, FL