By: Reg Zeller 2/4/2026 The Hidden Cost of Cheap Tooling: Why Quality Investment Powers Aluminum Sand Casting Success Imagine pouring thousands of dollars into molten aluminum, only to watch 35% of your castings end up as scrap due to tooling failures. It’s a nightmare scenario playing out in foundries across the U.S. right now. Especially
Author: Reg Zeller After a customer finalizes their design and chooses us as the supplier, or while we are working with a customer (our preferred method) as they finalize their design, we sometimes suggest small changes to the part geometry. These tend to be minor adjustments that don’t impact the overall part. Typically they’ll require
Download Press Release PDF Clinton, SC – January 24, 2025 – CaneKast, a leader in innovative casting solutions, is proud to announce that its newly acquired DISA MATCH 24/28 machine is now fully operational at Southern Aluminum Foundry and Machine (SAF) in Clinton, SC. This cutting-edge technology is transforming sand casting processes by delivering unmatched
Download Press Release PDF Clinton, SC – January 24, 2025 – CaneKast, a leading network of non-ferrous foundries, has expanded its capabilities and market presence with the acquisition of Southern Aluminum Foundry and Machine (SAF). Since acquiring SAF in 2023, CaneKast has made significant investments to enhance operations and drive long-term growth, reinforcing its commitment
Customer Benefits High-Quality Products: Both current and future customers of SAF will benefit from the incredibly high-quality products CaneKast is known for. With our additional state-of-the-art equipment and streamlined processes, customers will enjoy faster delivery, superior quality, and more cost-effective solutions than those offered by manual and semi-manual domestic foundries. Cost Savings: “Our customers have
Southern Aluminum Foundry & Machining, a CaneKast Company, Clinton, South Carolina CaneKast, a holding company for non-ferrous foundries, has acquired Southern Aluminum Foundry (SAF) in South Carolina, significantly expanding their geographic reach and capabilities. This acquisition is an exciting step in CaneKast’s mission to better serve customers by expanding coverage across the United States, ensuring
The DISA MATCH 24/28, with advanced molding capabilities, is well-suited for producing a wide range of aluminum parts.
CHASKA, MN (January 28th, 2022) — Cushman Foundry of Blue Ash, Ohio, was acquired by CaneKast™, a leader in non-ferrous foundries. “This transaction enables us to take advantage of opportunities for growth and innovation across our facilities,” remarked Reg Zeller, CEO and owner of CaneKast™. “The addition of Cushman provides us with a strategic location
Casting Source: You’re passionate about bringing manufacturing back to America, and certainly the reasons are many to do so. But is it one of those things that’s easier said than done? Reg Zeller: I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had this conversation with customers. Bringing something back to the U.S. is substantially easier than what
CHASKA, Minnesota, May 19, 2021 – CaneKast™ and its companies Ermak Foundry & Machining, Patriot Foundry & Castings and RDS Dock Hardware have acquired Superior Aluminum Castings of Independence, Missouri. Reg Zeller, CEO and owner commented, “Four years ago we started acquiring non-ferrous foundries because we believe in local manufacturing. We are building a network
