Technical Service

Sky Bracket was launched in 1986 as a division of Olson Aluminum Castings to fill a growing need in the new mast arm market for high quality mounting brackets for the traffic signal, camera, and sign industry. Our products have been designed by experienced casting engineers, eliminating the design deficiencies typically found in other mounting systems while exceeding industry standards for ease of installation.ISO 9001-2015 registered, demonstrating our commitment to high industry standards in efficiency, operational controls and manufacturing processes.

American Colloid Company is one of the world s leading producers of bentonite clay. Bentonite s unique chemical structure gives it a diverse range of capabilities, enabling it to act as a thickener, sealant, binder, lubricant or absorbtion agent. The company s principle markets include metalcasting, pet products, oil and gas well drilling, industrial specialties and agriculture. With mining operations throughout North America and a sister subsidiary with mining operations throughout the world, American Colloid s trademark Additrol line is an industry standard in the metalcasting industry. Ferro-alloy bricks and briquettes are also part of the Metalcasting Products Group s product line. American Colloid s Premium Gel is ideal for multiple applications in oil well drilling. The company s Pet Products Group also offers a complete line of traditional, scoopable and alternative cat litters.

Founded in 1921, Smith & Richardson is a provider of custom metal casting chaplets and precision-machined parts. It specializes in rapid prototyping and hardinge and Swiss computer numerical control (CNC) lathe manufacturing processes. The company provides retrofitted services that include CNC Mitsubishi control, single spindle, fixed stock head, two-axis linear motion and automatic bar processes. It also produces chills, tubes, core clips and plates, hinge tubes and sim gates. In addition, the company provides motor, separator, perforated, radiator, and double- and triple-head chaplets, as well as expanded solutions through partnerships with several global manufacturers. Smith & Richardson maintains a location in Geneva, Ill.