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Environmental - Jun 15, 2023

Heat Is On

The Heat Is On
The world is serious about sustainability, and foundries will face increasing pressure in the supply chain to control their energy consumption and thereby lower CO2 emissions.
Modern Casting
#environment #sustainability
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Environmental - Jan 11, 2023

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Waupaca Foundry Awarded for Environmental Accomplishments
The Wisconsin-based ferrous foundry group Waupaca Foundry Inc. has been recognized by federal, state, and trade organizations for its recent efforts to reduce energy consumption and adopt “smart” controls for environmental management.
Foundry Management & Technology
#award #environment #innovation #sustainability #wfnews
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Environmental - Oct 7, 2022

DOE Better Plants Partners Get Serious About Compressed Air Systems | Compressed Air Best Practices

DOE Better Plants Partners Get Serious About Compressed Air Systems
Optimizing and improving energy efficiency in compressed air systems has long been an important priority for the manufacturers in the U.S. DOE's Better Plants program.
Compressed Air Best Practices
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Environmental - Oct 5, 2022

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Announces Recipients of 2022 Business Friend of the Environment Award - WMC Wisconsins Chamber

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Announces Recipients of 2022 Business Friend of the Environment Award
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) announced on October 4, 2022, Waupaca Foundry as the recipient of the Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award in the Environmental Innovation category for its energy upgrade to a smart exhaust fan system at Plant 2/3.
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
#environment #sustainability #wmc
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Environmental - Sep 6, 2022

New DNR program to help state organizations collaborate on climate change goals

New DNR program to help state organizations collaborate on climate change goals
Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources is developing a program to help businesses, communities and nonprofits achieve their climate change goals. The Green Tier Charter for Climate Action will create a platform for local and regional organizations to share advice on sustainability initiatives and work together on environmental projects. Waupaca Foundry has been a longtime member of the Green Tier program.
Ta'Leah Van Sistine | Wisconsin Public Radio
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Environmental - Mar 2, 2022

Economic Fallout from Russias War Ripples Across the Globe

Economic Fallout from Russia's War Ripples Across the Globe
In this handout photo released by Ukrainian Emergency Service, a burnt car is seen in front of a damaged City Hall building, in Kharkiv, Ukraine on March 1, 2022. WASHINGTON (AP) — Moscow's war on Ukraine and the ferocious financial backlash it's unleashed are not only inflicting an economic catastrophe on President Vladimir Putin's Russia.
Paul Wiseman and David McHugh | Industrial Equipment News
#economy #oil #supplychain
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Environmental - Mar 1, 2022

Better Climate Challenge

Waupaca Foundry Accepts Better Climate Challenge
Innovation has been a top priority for Waupaca Foundry; if you aren’t looking ahead, you’re already behind. Moving beyond the innovation in how to make our casting, Waupaca Foundry is molding the path for what a “green foundry” looks like.
Lydia Engelbreth | Waupaca Foundry
#energy #innovation #recycle #sustainability
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Environmental - Nov 12, 2021

The shortage of raw materials is coming to a head - There is an increasing shortage of magnesium

The shortage of raw materials is coming to a head - There is an increasing shortage of magnesium
As the German TV magazine ARD plusminus reports, the first machines in Germany are already at a standstill. Die casters who process magnesium directly are affected, but also the entire aluminium industry and many areas of the value chain. Franziska Erdle, Managing Director of WV Metalle, and Ulrich Grillo, former President of the Federation of German Industries (BDI), say that the situation is becoming increasingly dramatic because stocks are slowly running out.
Thomas Fritsch | Foundry-planet.com - B2B Portal
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Environmental - Mar 2, 2021

Becoming More Sustainable

Becoming More Sustainable
Metalcasting businesses gain many advantages through efforts to become more sustainable. They can save money, improve the environment for their employees and community, and show they can be part of their customers' own sustainability goals.
Shannon Wetzel | Modern Casting
#energy #sustainability
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Environmental - Feb 4, 2021

Foundry’s sustainability initiatives

Foundry’s sustainability initiatives

Bryant Esch will present “Building the Green Foundry–Sustainability Initiatives at Waupaca Foundry” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8.

Hosted by Winchester Academy, this is the first of six programs in the Spring-Winter 2021 series. It will be presented virtually, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The broadcast can be heard on WILW 96.3 FM or viewed on WIN-TV, Facebook Live, or YouTube.
Waupaca now | waupacanow.com
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Environmental - Nov 16, 2020

Insight on Manufacturing - November 2020

Insight on Manufacturing - November 2020

The American Foundry Society's 2020 Green Foundry Sustainability Award is just the latest sustainability honor for Waupaca Foundry. In the past 15 months, the company received the 2020 Better Project award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Plants program for innovations at its Tell City, Ind. plant, and the 2019 Business Friend of the Environment Award from the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce. (See page 32.)
Marybeth Matzek | insightdigital.biz
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Environmental - Oct 7, 2020

National Sustainability award

Waupaca Foundry wins national sustainability award
Waupaca Foundry, Inc., a Hitachi Metals Group company, has won a national award for its sustainability practices. Waupaca Foundry received the American Foundry Society's 2020 Green Foundry Sustainability Award in recognition of its outstanding leadership in integrating sustainable business practices throughout its manufacturing operations.
MaryBeth Matzek | Insight Publications
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Environmental - Jun 30, 2020

Waupaca Foundry Wins 2020 Better Project Award

Waupaca Foundry Wins 2020 Better Project Award
Waupaca Foundry received the 2020 Better Project award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Plants program for innovations at its Tell City, Ind. plant. The federal program recognizes manufacturers for creating and implementing industrial energy and water efficiency projects, as well as renewable energy and energy resiliency projects.
The BRAKE Report
#award #energy #innovation #tellcity
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Environmental - Jun 3, 2020

World Environment Day | Waupaca Foundry

World Environment Day
Read how Waupaca Foundry is continuously making a positive impact on our environment through water, air, energy, and material conservation.
Mackenzie Morey | Waupaca Foundry
#air #energy #materials #sustainability #water
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Environmental - Mar 22, 2020

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Advocating for Sustainable Water and Conservation
Waupaca Foundry is committed to the well being of not only the communities in which we operate but the sustainability of our world as well. See how.
Ally Melby | Waupaca Foundry
#sustainability #water
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Environmental - Aug 28, 2019

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Waupaca Foundry Named Environment Friend
Energy conservation initiatives are part of Waupaca Foundry’s corporate goal to reduce energy costs and achieve sustainable growth by the year 2020.
THE BRAKE REPORT
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Environmental - Jun 10, 2019

Esch Gonzalez recognized for advancing progressive energy practices at | Waupaca Foundry

Esch, Gonzalez recognized for advancing progressive energy practices at Waupaca Foundry
Waupaca Foundry's Bryant Esch, environmental coordinator, and Marco Gonzalez, energy manager, received the 2018 Hitachi Metals Ltd President's Award in Business Innovation.
Ally Melby | Waupaca Foundry
#award #energy
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Environmental - Jan 22, 2019

OSHA publishes crystalline silica Frequently Asked Questions for general industry

OSHA publishes crystalline silica Frequently Asked Questions for general industry
On Jan. 22, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) concernig the agency's final rule regulating occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica in general industry. For months, the American Foundry Society and National Association of Manufacturers have been working directly with the agency to craft these FAQs to provide metalcasters with additional guidance on key areas of the silica standard's requirements.
American Foundry Society
#osha #safety
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Environmental - Jun 10, 2018

Mike Nikolai Receives Sustainable Leadership Award | Waupaca Foundry

Mike Nikolai Receives Sustainable Leadership Award
On June 1, Waupaca Foundry President, COO and CEO Mike Nikolai was recognized by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council with the Sustainable Leadership Award.
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Environmental - Apr 16, 2018

Steel Slag Bill Signed In To Law

'Steel Slag' Bill Signed In To Law
Energy Manager Marco Gonzalez attended the 'Steel Slag' bill signing. Pictured left to right are: Toni Herkert, Todd Stuart, Marco Gonzalez, Jason Mugnaini, Lucas Vebber, Steve Hall, Ethan Hollenberger, Bob Venable, Rob Thompson, Senator Duey Stroebel, Evan Miller and John Soper.
#legislation #recycle
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Environmental - Oct 29, 2017

OSHA

OSHA's Crystalline Silica Rule
Twenty-eight important questions about OSHA crystalline silica rule answered.
Modern Casting | AFS
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Environmental - Jun 7, 2017

Iron casting supplier Waupaca Foundry leading environmental charge

Iron casting supplier Waupaca Foundry leading environmental charge
Waupaca Foundry is taking the lead in ensuring a sustainable future through our sustainability initiatives in energy conservation, water reduction, air pollution control, and sand reuse/recycling.
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Environmental - Jun 6, 2017

Mitigating the Effect of OSHA's Silica Rule

Mitigating the Effect of OSHA's Silica Rule
After decades of consideration and discussion, in March 2016 OSHA issued a final rule to minimize workers' exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The rule became effective on June 23, 2016, but most of its components will not be enforced until June 23, 2018. That means sand-casting foundries have 12 months to achieve compliance.
Trent Blake
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Environmental - May 25, 2017

Local Scout Scouts Out Landfill as Perfect Spot for Owl Nesting | Waupaca Foundry

Local Scout Scouts Out Landfill as Perfect Spot for Owl Nesting
Dan Esch of Waupaca Boy Scout Troop 634 has an affinity for Northern Saw-whet owls, which have an affinity for very particular habitats—they like dense conifer groves with good sight lines and access to water.
#K12 #sustainability
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Environmental - May 14, 2017

New EPA Senior Counsel to Speak to Metalcasters at AFS Fly-In

New EPA Senior Counsel to Speak to Metalcasters at AFS Fly-In
AFS Fly-In attendees will hear from one of the new leaders at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) who is redirecting the agency's approach and setting the stage for a common-sense rebalancing of regulations and federal overreach.
Afsinc
#epa #events
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Environmental - Mar 15, 2017

WAUPACA FOUNDRY NATION’S FIRST METAL CASTER TO RECEIVE ENERGY CERTIFICATION

Setting itself apart
Waupaca Foundry recently recognized as the nation's first metal caster to receive ISO 50001 Energy Management System Certification, as well as a $100,000 incentive from Wisconsin's Focus on Energy program thanks to energy conservation initiatives at its gray iron foundry on Division Street in Waupaca.
Jessica Thiel | Insight Publications
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Environmental - Feb 16, 2017

AFS Strongly Supports House Letter to President Trump Underscoring Concerns with OSHA's Burdensome Silica Rule

AFS Strongly Supports House Letter to President Trump Underscoring Concern
The silica letter, which garnered the support of over 80 House lawmakers, highlights their deep concerns. Read about the expected outcomes and next steps.
American Foundry Society | Afsinc
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Environmental - Feb 9, 2017

FOX News Stephen Hayes to Keynote 2017 AFS Government Affairs Conference

FOX News Stephen Hayes to Keynote 2017 AFS Government Affairs Conference
The Government Affairs fly-In, held annually by AFS, is the premier legislative conference for metalcasters to come together as an industry and speak with one voice in the corridors of power in the nation's capital about the need for public policies conducive to a strong manufacturing economy. Attendees will gain unique insights to the new Washington environment from this highly accomplished journalist and other expert speakers. Washington, DC.
Afsinc
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Environmental - Jan 27, 2017

Waupaca Foundry earns energy certification
Waupaca Foundry has received an accredited International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification and a $100,000 incentive from the state's Focus on Energy program. The company, which produces gray iron, ductile iron and austempered ductile iron castings, said it's the first metalcaster in the country to receive the ISO 50001 Energy Management System certification.
USA Today Network-Wisconsin | Post-Crescent Media
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Environmental - Jan 24, 2017

White House temporarily freezes EPA grants, contracts, report says
President Donald Trump's administration has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to temporarily halt all contracts, grants and interagency agreements pending a review, sources told Reuters. Trump has promised to slash U.S. environmental regulation as a way to promote oil drilling and mining. An administration official told Reuters the president would sign two executive actions on Tuesday to advance construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, a sharp reversal from the Obama administration.
Valerie Volcovici and Richard Valdmanis | Automotive News
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Environmental - Dec 30, 2016

Green Means Lean

Green Means Lean
Foundries have been making new metal objects from remelting old ones for centuries, making metal casters some of the worlds first recycles. Old and discarded products such as electronic appliances, manhole covers, tin cans, cars and shopping trolleys are not seen as rubbish by foundries, but as raw materials. Today foundries in many countries convert this unwanted scrap metal and recycle it into valuable products such as engine blocks, golf clubs, aluminum wheels and a cornucopia of other essential products.
Rala
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Environmental - Jun 15, 2016

AFS present Eagle Award to Senator Toomey

Waupaca Foundry & AFS present Eagle Award to Senator Toomey
Waupaca Foundry's Joey Leonard assisted the American Foundry Society (AFS) Pennsylvania contingent by awarding the Metalcasting Industry Eagle Award to United States Senator, Pat Toomey (R-PA). This award is presented annually to lawmakers who support policies in Congress that enhance the ability of U.S. foundries to create jobs and innovate, as well as those who fight back against burdensome and costly regulations that hinder metalcasting industry growth. The annual event hosted by AFS was held at its Government Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. on May 18, 2016.
#award #epa
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Environmental - Mar 8, 2016

Energy Productivity | Sustainability | Waupaca Foundry

Accelerate Energy Productivity
Waupaca Foundry remains competitive while reducing our impact on the environment, strengthening our local and state economies and supporting the nation's goal of energy independence. Read how.
Michael Hoecker | Waupaca Foundry
#air #energy #recycle
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Environmental - Nov 23, 2015

Sustainability: Environmental Stewardship at Waupaca Foundry

Sustainability: Environmental Stewardship at Waupaca Foundry
Iron foundries are the ultimate recyclers, creating new products by recycling old iron castings and scrap steel. But melting metal requires large quantities of energy and we're doing our part to change this reality in substantial ways. Waupaca Foundry maintains a formal sustainability program with four key areas of focus, along with specific objectives we're striving to reach by the year 2020:
Michael Hoecker | Waupaca Foundry
#air #energy #foundrysand #sustainability #water
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Environmental - Aug 20, 2015

Waupaca Foundry gets $400,000 in energy incentives
ETOWAH, Tenn. -- Four years after Waupaca Foundry Inc., reopened its automotive castings plant here, the 560 employees who stamp out thousands of automotive parts every day are operating quite literally in a brighter environment. Over the past four months, 1,016 metal halide and T12 light fixtures were replaced with brighter, and more energy-efficient LED lights. The changeover cost more than $750,000. But the new lights are projected to yield an annual energy savings of more than 4.6 million kilowatthours worth $232,385 a year.
Dave Flessner | Chattanooga Times Free Press
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Environmental - Aug 19, 2015

Etowah Plant Earns Energy Incentives for Lighting Upgrades

Etowah plant earns energy incentives for lighting upgrades
Our Etowah plant is brighter and more energy efficient thanks to a lighting upgrade for the foundry. On August 19,2015, plant leaders received a $399,830 incentive check from Etowah Utilities for replacing 75% of lighting fixtures in office and plant locations with energy-saving LED fixtures. Representatives from Etowah Utilities and Tennessee Valley Authority were on hand for the check presentation at the Etowah plant.
Waupaca Foundry
#etowah #sustainability
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Environmental - Jun 8, 2015

Waupaca Foundry Wins Accolades for Green Efforts

Waupaca Foundry Wins Accolades for Green Efforts
Waupaca Foundry Inc. has earned a spot in the Wisconsin Green Tier program for its voluntary efforts to reduce and reuse waste from its operations.
#sustainability #wfnews
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Environmental - Jun 1, 2015

A sense for sustainability
Waupaca Foundry is among few manufacturers that have focused attention on improving efficiency, recently being accepted into the Wisconsin Green Tier program. Read what this means.
Nikki Kallio | Insight
#energy #manufacturing #wfnews
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Environmental - Oct 23, 2014

TRW Automotive Names Waupaca Foundry Partner In Sustainability

TRW Automotive Names Waupaca Foundry Partner In Sustainability
Our mission is to develop a story pitch for the trades, then share it with TRW and Chrysler to create buy-in and identify sources to quote in the press release.
James Newsome | Waupaca Foundry
#automotive #award #iron-casting
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Environmental - Jun 18, 2014

Waupaca Foundry Presents Congressman with Award
the American Foundry Society (AFS) and Tennessee metal casting foundries including Waupaca Foundry presented Representative Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) with the Metalcasting Industry Eagle Award during the industry’s Government Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C.
Bryant Esch | Waupaca Foundry
#afs #etowah
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Environmental - Apr 30, 2014

Waupaca Foundry Earns Environmental Award

Waupaca Foundry Earns Environmental Award
On May 1, 2014 Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., located in Maryville, Missouri, awarded Waupaca Foundry the environmental award at its annual supplier conference. Since 2004, Waupaca Foundry has implemented significant energy conservation programs.
James Newsome | Waupaca Foundry
#award #iron-casting #marinette #off-highway #waupaca
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Environmental - Jun 17, 2013

Beyond the Bottom of Landfills | Waupaca Foundry

Beyond the Bottom of Landfills
See how Waupaca Foundry and the TRC Engineering Services team have uncovered a potentially valuable new role for foundry by-product - Landfill Liners.
Bryant Esch | Waupaca Foundry
#materials
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Environmental - May 20, 2013

Getting to the bottom of landfills | Waupaca Foundry

Getting to the Bottom of Landfills
Waupaca Foundry teamed up with TRC Engineering Services to test the hypothesis that foundry sand by-product could do the job of native clay in various aspects of landfill construction. If they were right, it would mean that the by-product could be used beyond its traditional role as a geotechnical fill.
Bryant Esch | Waupaca Foundry
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Environmental - May 9, 2013

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Fine-tuning the foundry
Insight On Manufacturing–When a foundry melts more than 8,500 tons of scrap iron each day, it uses a huge amount of energy. Need a visual? That's more than the metal in the Eiffel Tower, which weighs 7,300 tons. That's why Waupaca Foundry has long realized the importance of saving energy. It not only helps the environment, it has a direct impact on the bottom line. Waupaca Foundry's energy enhancements earned a DOE commendation.
Rich Redman | Insight On Manufacturing
#energy #sustainability #wfnews
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Environmental - Apr 29, 2013

Recycled Foundry Sand to Create Future Sledding Hill in the City of Waupaca
Waupaca Foundry continually uses, reconditions and reuses the sand that helps to make our high quality gray and ductile iron castings. Sand that can no longer be used for creating quality iron castings does not have to end up in a landfill.
Bryant Esch | Waupaca Foundry
#community #foundrysand #recycle
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Environmental - Nov 20, 2012

Helping Peregrine Falcons | Waupaca Foundry

Helping Peregrine Falcons at Waupaca Foundry
Certainly not our typical customer, Waupaca Foundry however can produce exactly what the Peregrine Falcon needs. Once an endangered species, the falcon requires a high location with a good view of water, a steady food supply of other birds (like pigeons), and a nest. Two Waupaca Foundry plants meet the criteria precisely and an experiment began to help reintroduce peregrine falcons to northeastern Wisconsin.
James Lawatsch | Waupaca Foundry
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Environmental - Apr 19, 2011

Becoming a Practical Green Casting Industry
The iron casting industry has only scratched the surface of achieving a higher level of sustainability the future will demand. Get Gary Gigante's take on how Waupaca Foundry is addressing these issues.
Gary Gigante | Modern Casting
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