INDUSTRY NEWS
Dynacast Acquisition Increases Casting, Machining Operations Dynacast, Charlotte, N.C., has
reached an agreement to acquire Tek- Cast Inc./MH Machining Group Bensenville, Ill. T e acquisition of the Tek-Cast team expands Dynacast’s zinc and aluminum capacity and CNC machining capabilities. “Dynacast has a rich history of
continuously refi ning our proprietary manufacturing technologies, in-house tooling expertise, and innovative
Metalcaster Enters New Market With Cast Iron Cooker In December 2015, Goldens’
Foundry, Columbus, Ga., announced the release of an oval-shaped, black powder-coated cast iron cooker for outdoor use. “Goldens’ is thrilled to bring cast
iron durability to the cooker market,” said Ed Boyd Sr., vice president of operations. “Everyone knows that cast iron is a superior cookware material. Now, that strength and quality, made here in America, are available for out- door chefs.” Goldens’ is presenting the cooker
as a product of supreme strength and durability, saying it can “weather any storm and stand the test of time.” Besides this push into the retail
market, Goldens’ Foundry focuses primarily on providing gray and ductile iron castings to businesses is manu- facturing components for a variety of industries including construction, agriculture, pumps compressors and valves, and oil and gas.
design processes,” said Simon New- man, chairman and CEO, Dynacast. “We look forward to bringing added insight and capabilities to Tek-Cast’s customers. Additionally, this acquisi- tion is the fi rst step of many more to come over the next year or two.” Dynacast is a precision metal
components manufacturer includ- ing diecasting operations that serves a wide variety of markets, including consumer electron- ics, automotive, healthcare and telecommunications. Dynacast has 23 manufacturing facilities in 16 countries around the world.
Goldens’ Foundry unveiled its new line of cast iron cookers just before the Christmas holiday.
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