Article: The perfect matchplate molding operation: before MODERN CASTING could name the three best matchplate molding operations, we had to figure out what exactly makes one ideal and the envy of all others.

How do you quantify who is the best at something?

In order to highlight the very best foundries in matchplate molding, MODERN CASTING asked molding suppliers to nominate plants that have implemented cutting edge technology and engineering to make their matchplate operation the model of efficiency. Suppliers considered several different aspects in their analysis, including physical layout, mold handling and versatility.

Three foundries--Acme Foundry/ Magic Circle, Inc., Coffeyville, Kansas; Littlestown Foundry, Inc., Littlestown, Pennsylvania; and Donsco, Inc., Belleville Div., Belleville, Pennsylvania--were deemed to be the best overall.

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