ALE has been involved in the manufacture of functional topographic surfaces for more than 30 years. This privately owned company has provided leadership through innovation in the sector of laser engraving machine manufacture. These machines are used to place micro-textures onto rollers. To date, ALE has supplied more than 350 systems worldwide. Its machinery is used in an extensive range of industries having the commonality of requiring laser-engraved microstructures to provide value and function through topography.