Omen USA, Kibboutz Hatzor, Israel, is planning to place its first North American production facility in Richmond, Indiana, U.S. According to a press release, up to 100 jobs will be created by 2019. Omen USA is a subsidiary of Omen Casting Group and at first will invest $16 million to […]
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Taurus 80, Torino, Italy, is setting up its first U.S.-based facility, Taurus Die Casting LLC, in Rockford, Illinois. The zinc diecaster is hiring 37 full-time workers and will invest $6.4 million into a 44,000-sq.-ft. facility. Taurus 80 manufactures zinc parts for automotive safety belts and employs 268 people in its […]
Taurus 80 Opening Illinois Diecasting Operation
Polich Tallix, Rock Tavern, New York, produced the Oscar statuettes for this year’s Academy Awards. Last year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences looked to make the trophies more closely resemble their original form from when they were first cast and sculpted. According to an item on Polich […]
New York Facility Casts Oscar Statuettes Closer to Original
Waupaca Foundry Inc., Waupaca, Wisconsin, announced it will merge with Hitachi Metals Automotive Components USA LLC (HMAC). The merger is part of a larger reorganization within Hitachi Metals Foundry America designed to position the integrated organization for growth and meet customer demand. According to a news release, Waupaca Foundry will […]