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Environmental - Jun 30, 2020

Waupaca Foundry Wins 2020 Better Project Award

Waupaca Foundry received the 2020 Better Project award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Plants program for innovations at its Tell City, Ind. plant. The federal program recognizes manufacturers for creating and implementing industrial energy and water efficiency projects, as well as renewable energy and energy resiliency projects.

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Culture - Apr 28, 2020

Hundreds of homemade facemasks donated to support Waupaca Foundry workers

During the COVID 19 Pandemic, top priorities are health and safety, and facemasks have become an optional line of defense and protection for iron casting workers. See how.

Ally Melby Waupaca Foundry

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Community - Feb 17, 2020

Educational Development | Perry County Indiana | Waupaca Foundry

Read how Perry County Indiana schools integrated Ivy Spark into the school system and how it has improved the quality of education since then.

Eric Whittaker Perry County News

#city #skillsgap #steam #stem #tell #tellcity

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Culture - Nov 15, 2019

Travis Drake and his Avionics shop on the USS John C Stennis in ’09.

Third generation military member uses Marine Corp developed skills in foundry setting

As a third-generation military member, Travis Drake, an electrician at Waupaca Foundry in Tell City, Indiana, knew he was going to join the United States Marine Corps from the time he was seven years old.

Ally Melby Waupaca Foundry

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Community - Oct 4, 2019

Students compete for cash prizes; learn about local career opportunities

High school students put their skills to the test on the Vincennes University Jasper campus for National Manufacturing Day, competing in hands-on activities showcasing manufacturing skills and learning about the industry.

Local Sources Dubois County Free Press

#automation #community #robotics #skillsgap #tellcity

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Community - Jun 14, 2019

'Signing Day' not just for athletes anymore

"Signing Day" recognizes graduating seniors who have "signed on" to work for local employers instead of attending college. First-timers this year included Perry Central and Tell City high schools in southern Indiana; to honor those seniors who have chosen to go straight into the workforce, landing jobs in such occupations as construction, cosmetology, manufacturing and information technology.

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Community - May 29, 2019

Waupaca Foundry helps high school pave the path from school to career

Zane Schaad, a Heritage Hills High School senior will be interning this summer at Waupaca Foundry Photo (Left to Right): Zane's parents, Josh and Jody Schaad; Zane Schaad; Waupaca Foundry Recruiting/Hiring Manager, Karen Snyder

Ally Melby Waupaca Foundry

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Community - Apr 8, 2019

Five ways William Tell Elementary is setting the standard for robotics clubs

Collaboration between Waupaca Foundry and the Tell City-Troy School District is preparing kids for the future of automated manufacturing.

Ally Melby Waupaca Foundry

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Community - Feb 8, 2019

Jasper Engines & Transmissions, Waupaca Foundry in Tell City and Perry Central Junior-Senior High School join forces to offer Work-based Learning - Southwest Indiana Chamber

Jasper Engines & Transmissions, Waupaca Foundry in Tell City and Perry Central Junior-Senior High School join forces to offer Work-based Learning

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Community - Feb 5, 2019

Red Cross, Tell City Fire Department team up for "Sound the Alarm" installing free smoke alarms

The American Red Cross is partnering with the Tell City Fire Department and Waupaca Foundry to help "Sound the Alarm", providing home fire prevention education and installing free smoke alarms. This event will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. It will involve door-to-door canvassing, starting in the neighborhood where a fire killed three children.

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Culture - Aug 23, 2018

Internship with Waupaca Foundry Changed Career Path

In August 2013, Nik Greulich, a high school student at the time, started an internship at Waupaca Foundry in Tell City, Indiana. He worked with project engineers with the intention to study mechanical engineering the following year at college. However, after working with the team closely, he realized this career path was not right for him and wanted something more hands on.

Ally Melby Waupaca Foundry

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Iron Castings - Jun 26, 2018

Waupaca Foundry Gets Toyota Award

Waupaca Foundry said it has earned one of the five available professional excellence awards from Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM), which builds forklifts in Indiana. The foundry said it is the first Tier 2 supplier to be recognized with the award. The foundry has supplied iron castings to TIEM since 2002 including hubs, drums, brackets, wheels and sheaves. In 2017, it received a contract to produce 21 parts at its gray and ductile iron foundries in Waupaca and Marinette, Wis., and Tell City, Ind.

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Community - Dec 20, 2017

Employee Wellness Takes a Charitable Turn

Employee wellness took a charitable turn in this season of giving at Waupaca Foundry. Employees logged steps in the Waupaca Gives Back Steps Challenge and the foundry in turn made donations to specific regional organizations. Waupaca Foundry is committed to creating a healthy workplace through programs that support individuals on the team and creating healthy communities by supporting local initiatives.

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Iron Castings - Nov 22, 2017

Lightweighting Through Redesign Furthers Fuel Economy Goals

An automotive OEM diligently working to meet government-mandated fuel economy goals sought Waupaca Foundry to achieve its lightweighting objectives. The targeted component is a differential carrier in the powertrain on the company's light duty trucks already in production.

#automotive #lightweighting #powertrain #tellcity

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Community - Nov 2, 2017

Waupaca Foundry donation bolsters local career programs

PERRY COUNTY — Efforts to promote among local students a healthy affinity for financial literacy, hard sciences, trade skills and how those fields tie into modern manufacturing received a shot in the arm Tuesday afternoon as both Perry Central and Tell City high schools were presented with $2,500 checks from Waupaca Foundry. This windfall will go to support Junior Achievement programs at the schools, which should help both teachers and students involved in the effort expand their horizons.

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Iron Castings - Nov 2, 2017

Waupaca Foundry Earns Ford Q1 Certification

Waupaca Foundry Plant Manager, Kenley Hansen (far left) and Quality Assurance Manager, Sylvia Chavez Tarlton (middle right) accept the Ford Q1 plaque in front on the newly-rasied Q1 flag. Also pictured are Ford Motor Company, Michelle Walker (middle left) and Ratan Ray (far right).

Sara Timm Waupaca Foundry

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Community - Jun 19, 2017

Memorial Bench | Iron Casting Supplier Gift | Waupaca Foundry

Tyler Wayne Zoglman was just 13 when he lost his battle to cancer in 2012. See how his classmates memorialized him with a cast iron bench manufactured and gifted by Waupaca Foundry in 2017.

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Community - Feb 22, 2017

Waupaca Foundry In A Box

Waupaca Foundry in a Box is an increasingly popular simulation tool for technical and industrial education teachers and students alike. Waupaca Foundry in a ...

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Community - Aug 25, 2016

Foundry in a Box Sparks Interest in Manufacturing Jobs

When a young person says "I want to be a firefighter when I grow up," there's a clear visual image of that career. But when a young person is told "you could have a career as a quality engineer," there's no reference point. But Waupaca Foundry is working to change the image of tomorrow's industrial careers.

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Community - Jun 27, 2016

Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Waupaca Foundry's commitment to community; Names Foundry 2016 Business of The Year

At its 15th annual awards banquet, Perry County Chamber of Commerce awarded Waupaca Foundry in Tell City, Indiana the 2016 Large Business of the Year. The gray iron and ductile iron foundry was recognized for its business practices and contributions to the community. The Chamber cited Waupaca Foundry's commitment to the community, including its financial and in-kind support to public and technical schools, as well as countless local charities, events and fundraisers benefiting the enrichment of Perry County residents and businesses alike. Recent, major initiatives include civic collaboration to establish the County's second helipad and Perry Childcare.

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Culture - Mar 28, 2015

Internship Leads to Full Time Job As Environmental Technician

By Karen Snyder

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Culture - Feb 6, 2015

Summer Job Offers Student Chelsey Hazelip Valuable Work Experience

By Karen Snyder

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Community - Nov 11, 2014

Veterans Day: Honoring All Who Served

By Kirk Kallio

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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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Iron Castings - Jun 6, 2012

Collaboration to Innovation

Iron casting collaboration that leads to innovation. Read the story about conversion from a multi-piece steel weldment to a ductile iron casting at Waupaca Foundry.

Nick Kern Waupaca Foundry

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