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CaneKast Expansion Initiatives
Advances in Casting Technology
Experience Streamlined Green Sand Casting for Faster, Cheaper, and Better Results with CaneKast
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.
CaneKast Expands its Reach with Acquisition of Southern Aluminum Foundry & Machining
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
Advanced Aluminum Casting with DISA® MATCH 24/28—CaneKast™ Precision Solutions
The DISA MATCH 24/28, with advanced molding capabilities, is well-suited for producing a wide range of aluminum parts.
CaneKast™, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Cushman Foundry
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
Casting Source’s July/August 2021 Q&A article, “You Don’t Have To Be Monet,” by Kim Phelan, featuring Reg Zeller
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.
CaneKast™, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Superior Aluminum Castings
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.
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CaneKast Foundries & Manufacturing
Our non-ferrous foundries cover the breadth of sand casting production from green sand to no-bake/air-set to gravity-fed die-cast/permanent mold and associated services such as CNC machining, heat treating, pattern/prototype development, and secondary finishing.
CaneKast
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CaneKast™ is creating a coast-to-coast network of facilities that provide quality products on time. Our unique business model uses the latest technology and provides a scalable service model no matter the order size or casting requirement. We treat our employees and customers like family, whether you’ve been with us for five days or 50 years.
Ermak Foundry & Machining
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Ermak Foundry & Machining is the best one-stop-shop in the Midwest for aluminum sand casting, machining, and permanent mold production. From prototypes to one-of-a-kind custom products to large manufacturing runs, Ermak has you covered. Additionally, Ermak offers a variety of value-added services such as finishing and heat treatment.
Superior Aluminum Castings
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Superior Aluminum Castings is a best-of-class aluminum foundry serving the south-central United States. Experts in aluminum sand casting, from prototypes to large manufacturing runs.
Northwest Casting
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Reg Zeller, CEO of CaneKast, acquired Northwest Casting of St. Paul, MN, in June 2019, adding their staff to the Ermak family. Northwest’s enthusiastic professionals bring many years of process knowledge and problem-solving experience to Ermak and to every casting project they undertake.
Patriot Foundry & Castings
patriotfoundry.com
Patriot Foundry specializes in high-quality non-ferrous sand castings with expertise in bronze, aluminum, copper, and zinc-based alloy casting. Whether you need a single custom product or thousands of them, Patriot meets and exceeds your engineering and product development challenges.
RDS Dock Hardware
rdsdockhardware.com
RDS Dock Hardware offers safe, effective, high-quality cast aluminum docks, dock hardware and accessories, deck components, and bridge hardware. RDS Docks, straight from the manufacturer, save time, money, and peace of mind. RDS has extensive field experience in constructing and installing docks, providing insights that allow them to create dock systems better suited for actual field and marine conditions.
Cushman
Cushman Foundry, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializes in producing high-quality aluminum and zinc castings for a diverse range of industries. With decades of expertise, they offer custom solutions that prioritize precision, durability, and cost-efficiency. From prototyping to production, Cushman delivers exceptional results tailored to meet each customer’s unique needs.
Southern Aluminum Foundry & Machining
https://southernaluminumfoundry.com
Southern Aluminum Foundry, located in Clinton, South Carolina, is a leader in precision aluminum castings for diverse industries. Now part of the CaneKast family, SAF builds on decades of expertise and a legacy of excellence to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions. Together with CaneKast, they continue to expand their capabilities to meet the unique needs of their customers.
