Waupaca Foundry

Global MFG - Sep 4, 2019

Success Story: Waupaca Foundry

In 2018, the Western Upper Peninsula faced a tumultuous future as the region’s largest employer closed its doors, creating economic uncertainty for Gogebic County’s more than 15,300 residents. At the same time, Wisconsin-based Waupaca Foundry found itself facing workforce availability challenges in the city of Waupaca.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

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Global MFG - Sep 25, 2019

How the U.S. Turned Around its Manufacturing Sector

The crisis in the manufacturing sector prompted the government to act to save the industrial sector over the last decade.

Mark Howard Industrial Equipment News (IEN)

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Iron Castings - Mar 25, 2019

Waupaca Foundry announces alliances

Waupaca Foundry, Inc., a Hitachi Metals company based in Waupaca, Wis., has entered into separate manufacturing alliances with Dotson Iron Castings and Kohler Industrial Castings. Under the agreements, Waupaca Foundry customers requesting horizontal molding will access Kohler's and Dotson's capabilities with a streamlined supply chain managed by Waupaca Foundry. Waupaca Foundry operates 35 vertical molding machines nationwide. Both Dotson and Kohler recently installed new horizontal molding capacity. Offering both horizontal and vertical molding capabilities provides casting buyers the flexibility to source suppliers to best suit their production needs.

Chad Elmore Diesel Progress

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Iron Castings - Mar 6, 2019

Visit Waupaca Foundry at CastExpo '19

Hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees will converge at the Georgia World Congress Center on April 27-30 for CastExpo hosted by American Foundry Society & Metalcasting Congress. Waupaca Foundry, the industry's leading iron casting supplier, is proud to be an exhibitor, booth #431.

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Iron Castings - Feb 19, 2019

Nine Green Sand Facts to Know | Metal Casting Design & Purchasing

The green sand casting process is the most widely-used process for casting ferrous and nonferrous metals. The process has evolved from a manually intensive operation to a highly mechanized and fully automated process that can produce more than 300 molds per hour. When sourcing a casting supplier, there are several facts to remember about green sand.

AFS Metalcasting Design & Purchasing

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Iron Castings - Feb 13, 2019

Trusted Iron Casting Component Supplier for Trailer

Waupaca is a trusted supplier of Class 8 commercial vehicle trailer components. You will find Waupaca Foundry iron castings, machined and assembled, on flatb...

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Iron Castings - Nov 8, 2017

Trusted Iron Casting Supplier for Oil & Gas

Waupaca is a trusted supplier for oil and gas, both on and off the oil field. From oil transport, pumps, jacks and wells, you will find Waupaca Foundry iron ca...

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Iron Castings - Jun 28, 2017

Waupaca Foundry gains boiler recertification

Sample cast iron boiler sections produced by Waupaca Foundry

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Community - May 10, 2017

Foundry wins national awards

Waupaca Foundry returned from the 2017 Metalcasting Congress held in Milwaukee on April 25-27 with several national awards. Individuals receiving awards from the American Foundry Society were retired CEO Gary Gigante and Greg Miskinis, director of research and process development at the foundry. Waupaca Foundry also earned the Plant Engineering Award and the Best in Class Casting Award.

Waupaca County Post

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Iron Castings - May 15, 2017

Waupaca Foundry receives awards for casting, engineering

Iron casting supplier, Waupaca Foundry earned Best in Class for a ductile iron suspension casting converted from aluminum that achieved one of the Detroit Big Three's lightweighting objectives for a major automotive platform. "Our customers seek collaborative casting design and innovative materials solutions that add value to their products," says CEO Mike Nikolai. "These industry awards confirm that our teams are delivering consistent, top-tier quality and service that leads the industry."

Insight Publications

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Waupaca Foundry

Iron Castings - Feb 1, 2016

Collaboration That's a Cut Above

Collaborating with a global leader in commercial turf and lawn care equipment, Waupaca Foundry worked to drive out costs from a mower bumper cast in gray iron, and thereby enhanced the zero-turn commercial mower's performance.

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Environmental - Oct 24, 2014

TRW Automotive Names Waupaca Foundry Partner In Sustainability

By James Newsome

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Iron Castings - Jul 14, 2015

Filter Block Trial Leads to Higher Quality Castings

Molten metal filters are used in the iron casting process to prevent slag and other harmful inclusions from entering the mold and ending up in the final casting. There are several types of molten metal filters to choose from. However, to guarantee the best performance from any filter, it is critical to have an understanding of the physical characteristics of the slag or inclusions specific to your foundry application.

Halden Collins

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Global MFG - Aug 19, 2014

Waupaca Foundry sold to Japanese metals producer

KPS Capital Partners announced Tuesday it will sell Waupaca Foundry Inc., the world's largest producer of ductile iron and gray iron castings, to Japanese metals producer Hitachi Metals Ltd. for $1.3 billion.

Post-Crescent Media

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Iron Castings - Sep 24, 2013

Fueling the Fire

CEO Gary Gigante shares insights about the future of Waupaca Foundry andÂ praised its workforce for helping shape and drive the successÂ of the gray iron and ductile iron supplier.

Insight Magazine

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Iron Castings - May 5, 2014

Ductile and Gray Iron Casting Foundry Named Supplier of the Year

Waupaca Foundry's Plant 5 located in Tell City, Indiana won supplier of the year for 2013 in the category of foundries with more than $1,000,000 in annual sales.

James Newsome Waupaca Foundry

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Environmental - May 1, 2014

Waupaca Foundry Earns Environmental Award

By James Newsome

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Iron Castings - Apr 1, 2014

Ductile Iron Foundry in Marinette, Wis. Receives Award

Waupaca Foundry's Plant 4 in Marinette, Wis. was recognized by Nissin Brake as its most improved supplier at the Nissin Supplier Conference on April 1, 2014.

James Newsome Waupaca Foundry

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Iron Castings - Dec 23, 2013

5 ways to expedite your ductile iron or gray iron casting quote

In today's fast paced environment, receiving an accurate quote in the shortest possible time may determine whether you're awarded new business from an OEM. As an iron casting supplier, Waupaca Foundry strives to provide an accurate quote with the quickest possible turnaround.These five steps will help you in getting an accurate and timely quote.

Phil Bodenheimer Waupaca Foundry

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Iron Castings - Jun 6, 2012

Casting Innovation Gains More Support

Collaboration leads to innovation. Thatâ€™s been the belief and practice for more than 50 years at Waupaca Foundry. The most recent example was a design collaboration to tackle a customerâ€™s challenge. The result was an award-winning casting redesign that is lighter, stronger and more cost-effective.

Nick Kern

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Community - Feb 9, 2017

I Am Waupaca

Hear from our number one asset at Waupaca Foundry and learn more about our legacy and reputation. Foundry men and women share first hand how Waupaca Foundry ...

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Iron Castings - Feb 9, 2017

Markets Served

At Waupaca Foundry, we move people. We build infrastructures. We cultivate opportunities. We create ductile and gray iron castings the world uses and trusts.

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Iron Castings - Feb 9, 2017

Trusted Supplier of Commercial Vehicle Iron Castings

A trusted supplier to the Class 4-8 and trailer market, Waupaca Foundry produces a host of gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile iron (ADI), and compa...

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Iron Castings - Feb 9, 2017

Trusted Supplier of Automotive Iron Castings

A trusted supplier to the passenger car and light truck transportation market, Waupaca Foundry produces a host of gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductil...

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Iron Castings - Jan 17, 2012

Waupaca Foundry's Etowah Ductile Iron Foundry Rapidly Expanding

By Mike Nikolai

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Iron Castings - Jun 17, 2019

Foundry of the Week: Waupaca Foundry

Waupaca Foundry, a Hitachi Metals Group company, has a reputation as solid as the castings we create. We deliver on our daily commitment to quality and true capacity.

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