The pressure to offshore foundry work has always come down to one argument: cost savings. But in 2026, that argument isn’t nearly as straightforward as it was even just a decade ago. Escalating tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and chronic supply chain disruptions are costing American companies that rely on overseas casting […]
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As supply chain considerations and domestic sourcing priorities remain front and center for many manufacturers in 2026, more and more businesses are seeking partnerships with reliable American foundries. Enter Acme Foundry: we’ve provided U.S.A.-made gray iron castings for over 120 years from our Coffeyville, Kansas facility. While our manufacturing processes have […]
As we head through 2026, we know that designers and engineers are under continued pressure to optimize their products, especially in terms of material usage. The major influences continue to be reducing total cost of ownership, managing supply chain risk, adopting cleaner processes, and yet delivering durable performance in demanding […]
Producing gray iron castings with complex internal geometry requires much more than just excellent melting and molding processes. When your product design necessitates intricate internal cavities, deep cores, thin webs, cooling passages, or other hard-to-reach features, precision-based core making becomes just as important as the molding and casting itself.What separates […]
As we head into 2026, American casting and domestic manufacturing in general are enjoying a unique resurgence. In many ways, the domestic industry was already on the rise, largely in response to supply chain disruptions dating back more than half a decade to the pandemic. Throughout 2025, tariff turbulence has […]
Are you maybe too focused on your upfront cost per part? When comparing domestic foundries versus offshore suppliers, the conversation often starts (and sometimes unfortunately ends) with, “What is the cost per part?” No doubt it’s a crucial consideration, plus it’s one that’s easy to see and measure upfront. But […]