Chicago Rehabilitation Institute Award to CWM
By implementing a plan to help an employee transition back into the working world after a stroke, Chicago White Metal has earned the 2007 Corporate Award from the prestigious Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, which is dedicated to helping people with physical disabilities live a fulfilling life. “CWM needed to work closely with the employee’s rehabilitation […]
Walter Treiber Retires IMA Presidential Gavel
In recognition of the importance of association activity to growing the worldwide market for magnesium die castings, Chicago White Metal Casting has been a 22-year company member of the International Magnesium Association. CWM CEO Walter Treiber has made a continuing personal commitment to the work of this association in various capacities. Walter has served two […]
New Mag Option for Chrome-Plated Plastic
The superior mechanical qualities of magnesium can now be combined with a premium cosmetic plated finish, offering product designers a cost-effective new option. New joint material and process finishing developments have brought quality electroplating to Mg die casting for many new applications. The new mag chrome-plated surface finishes for die cast housings and components are […]
CWM 3-way Win in NADCA Casting Competition
Chicago White Metal Casting’s three entries were winners in each of their categories in the 2009 Die Casting Design Contest of the North American Die Casting Assn., scoring CWM’s first-ever triple win in this international contest. For Aluminum Die Castings, 1 to 10 lbs., CWM was the winner with a baseplate control support structure for […]
Appointments to Fulfillment & Client Support
Bill Erbacci to Customer Care/Fulfillment Mgr. In his new role, Bill Erbacci will actively engage with customers, providing support and guidance to client services. Starting with CWM in 1991 on the customer service team, Bill moved over to IT three years later to help implement our new B&L Information System. In 1994, he became Production […]
EPA-Compliant Chromate for Al, Mg & Zn Parts
Environmentally friendly trivalent chromium is now a proven, economical alternative to hexavalent chromium coatings. It offers high corrosion resistance for CWM Al, Mg, and Zn die castings in a range of applications. With a bright, cosmetically pleasing finish, this alternative combined conversion-functional coating meets stricter commercial and U.S. and European Union environmental mandates, avoiding the […]