Alumacast LLC

Founded in 1945, Fort Recovery Industries has a proven record of responsive innovation. The first products it manufactured were bent wood stirrups and saddletrees used by the U.S. Cavalry. Its first metal casting operation began shortly thereafter with the production of aluminum horns for the wooden saddletrees. With a committed workforce of more than 400 employees operating around the clock, Forest Recovery Industries delivers superior die cast hardware and components for market-leading manufacturers worldwide. Its cost-competitive, quality die cast components and assemblies make our customers' products more durable, marketable and profitable.

Located in Piqua, Ohio, Apex Aluminum Die Casting Company is a full-service mold design and manufacturing company that was established in 1980. As a family-owned and operated company, it operates a more than 100,000-square-foot-facility to serves the tooling needs of its customers. The company employs skilled and trained operators who perform quality control procedures. Apex Aluminum Die Casting Company s capability ranges from 1 ounce to 20 pound castings with capacity from 100 parts per year to 100,000 parts per week. The company provides die casting and cast finishing services for a variety of industries across the United States. It features a storage facility for stocking programs. The company is a member of Eagle Registrations and the North American Die Casting Association. It has received an ISO-9001/2000 certification from the International organization for Standardization.

In 1964 Jack Krendl purchased Krendl Machine Company from his father, Frank Krendl to become the sole owner. At this time, he assumed the role of president, designer/engineer, and general laborer. He applied his expertise as a journeyman tool and die maker to produce well built, affordable insulation blowing machines. At the present time, four Krendl sons are working for the company ; Lee-COO/CFO, Joe-Business Manager, Jeff-Plant Manager, Kurt-Research and development.Professional insulation contractors applying fireproofing, wall cavity/commercial spray-on and open blowing of all fibersAs of 2000, Krendl Machine Company occupies a new facility with nearly 70, 000 sq. ft. of manufacturing and warehouse floor space. Our new location is situated on 12 acres of land at the south end of Delphos, Ohio ( St.Rt. 66 ). This new endeavor increases manufacturing capabilities and provides many internal efficiencies that effectively posture Krendl for emerging markets in the 21st century.We are proud of our rich family tradition in designing high quality, high performance equipment. Krendl's history of commitment in this industry along with our focus on the future will provide everyone great momentum into the next century.