INDUSTRY news
Ontario Partners With Aluminum Caster to Create Jobs Ramsden Industries (London,
Ontario, Canada) and the Canadian province of Ontario have announced they are partnering to invest in tech- nology and grow Ramsden’s business. T e investment will create 14 jobs and preserve 54. Ramsden, which manufactures
custom aluminum castings for the transportation, industrial and automo-
tive sectors, will receive $611,000 from the Southwestern Ontario Develop- ment Fund and use that to buy casting and fi nishing equipment. T e infusion will increase automation and improve manufacturing fl ow by connecting two adjacent facilities in order to accom- modate new contracts. “We are pleased to partner with the Government of Ontario on this excit-
ing project that will position Ramsden Industries for continued success,” said Andrew Ramsden, general manager, Ramsden Industries. “T e investment in advanced manufacturing technolo- gies will enable us to improve produc- tion methods and provide premium products and services to some of the leading manufacturers in the world. T e backing from the Government of Ontario will help Ramsden to fulfi ll new contracts with those industry leaders and support future growth.” T e project has a total value of $6.1
million and is expected to be com- pleted by September 2019. “Ramsden Industries is an impor-
The new Ramsden Industries investment will create 14 jobs and preserve 54.
South Carolina Caster Expanding, Adding Jobs Carolina Metal Castings (Hard-
eeville, South Carolina) announced it is expanding. T e addition will bring 13 new jobs and reportedly an investment of more than $3 million over the next fi ve years. “We are very excited to take this next step in our development,” said Jim Harwood, president, Carolina Metal Castings, according to the Jasper County Sun Times. “T e South Carolina Depart- ment of Commerce along with other government agencies have been very helpful in making this expansion possible.” Carolina Metal Castings does tooling and performs molding, cast- ing and heat treatment as well. T e news was well received. “Carolina Metal Castings’ deci-
sion to expand its South Carolina operations is a huge win for the company and for our state as a
tant long-time employer in the Lon- don region and a vital part of Ontario’s manufacturing base,” said Deb Mat- thews, member of parliament, London North Centre. “Today’s announcement advances Ontario’s economic strategy to foster long-term growth and job creation. Our government is proud to celebrate its growing, forward-think- ing business and commitment to this thriving community.”
whole,” said South Carolina governor Nikki Haley. “We’re excited to con- gratulate the company on the success
they’ve found here, this $3 million investment, and the 13 new jobs it means for Jasper County.”
South Carolina governor Nikki Haley hailed the expansion of Carolina Metal Castings. Sept/Oct 2016 | METAL CASTING DESIGN & PURCHASING | 7
Photo courtesy of Ramsden Industries.
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