Waupaca, Wisconsin-based Waupaca Foundry, a large independent iron foundry producing gray, ductile, and compacted graphite iron castings, has announced that the company will idle melt, molding, and core room production while continuing iron casting processing operations at its Etowah, Tennessee foundry.
The operational change will impact 540 employees commencing June 14, 2022.
Some production will transfer to other Hitachi Metals or Waupaca Foundry plants located in Marinette, Wisconsin, and Tell City, Indiana.
According to Waupaca Foundry President, COO, and CEO Mike Nikolai, “Our responsibility to our customers and our team members rests on our long-term sustainability. The production shift aligns manufacturing efficiencies with market demand. We will continue to supply the high-quality cast and machined components and service that Waupaca is known for in the market.”
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