INDUSTRY news
Wisconsin Diecaster Announces $14 Million Expansion In August, Allcast LLC, Allenton,
Wis., announced plans for a $14-mil- lion investment to its diecasting facility that may produce as many as 88 jobs. Plans for the expansion entail adding a total of 29,000 sq. ft. in manufacturing space, including 14,000 sq. ft. to the casting facility. T e upgrades to All- cast’s diecasting operation are expected to be complete in October. Company offi cials cited the com-
pany’s long-term relationship with LED
manufacturer Cree Inc., which has a factory in the area, played a pivotal role in the expansion. Cree’s outdoor lighting fi xtures use high-pressure aluminum die castings from Allcast. “We feel pretty blessed here that
we’ve been on the ground fl oor of this lighting revolution that’s taking place, and it certainly has been contribut- ing to our growth and our need to continue to expand our facilities here,” Mark Magnarini, president and chief
executive, Allcast, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. T e Wisconsin Economic Develop-
ment Corp. approved up to $350,000 in credits over four years, if the company meets job creation and wage require- ments. Allcast, a subsidiary of Aavid T ermalloy, Laconia, N.H., employs 175 people, more than double the number from three years ago. Reshoring and increased demand for
lightweight aluminum die castings have meant a strong rebound for Allcast in the wake of last decade’s recession. “Work is coming back in droves,
back to the U.S.,” he said. “T e original equipment manufacturers, and the end users of these castings don’t want to procure these parts out of Asia. T ey want North American suppliers.” ■
Elyria Foundry Partners With University for Training Program
In August, Elyria Foundry, Elyria,
Ohio, partnered with Kent State Univer- sity, Kent, Ohio, for a fourth consecutive year for onsite training for employees. Elyria has expanded the off ering from past years to include team leaders on all shifts spending two days with accredited professors. Employees and instructors worked through real-world situations to build and improve leadership skills. T e August course focused on managing discipline and interpersonal communication, with the goal of leading employees into leadership or manage- ment roles so teams have competent and trained individuals in the event of a supervisor’s absence. “We are dedicated to continuing
education,” says Steve Walker, plant manager, Elyria Foundry. “Education and training help secure our future by equipping our people with the knowl- edge and edge they need to contribute at their highest potential. We are extremely fortunate to have access to the superior educators at KSU and this tailored program.” T e August sessions were part of a
six-class curriculum, with courses off ered twice annually at Elyria Foundry. ■
8 | METAL CASTING DESIGN & PURCHASING | Sept/Oct 2015
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