sizes and flexibility in pouring dif- ferent versions,” Brull said. “We see a market for low temperature, strength and resistance properties.” Aarrowcast is heavily segmented into the agriculture market and seek- ing to branch out. Potential growth markets include construction, oil and gas or valve body. Tese markets, Brull believes, are good fits for what Aar- rowcast does well: produce heavy iron castings engineered to withstand rough conditions. Its success will hinge on the high pressure impact molding line making these parts. Predictive mainte- nance has increased its running time. Initiatives like six sigma, accountability metrics and visual management boards have helped reduce scrap considerably and reach 99.5% on-time delivery. “We are looking at growth at all lines


With predictive maintenance, machine parts are replaced at scheduled down times so production is not interrupted when a part breaks unexpectedly.


but are focused on the Georg Fischer line,” Brull said. “Aarrowcast comes and goes with that line. We are looking for growth across the board, but the Georg Fischer is the first priority.”


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