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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.

September 25, 2011

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

September 2, 2011

Lean Manufacturing Practices to the Next Level

CWM has formalized lean manufacturing in its production procedures as part of its aggressive program of pursuing best lean practices, which incorporates continuing in-house training. The CWM program is based on in-depth reviews of the successful lean programs of its largest customers, who have successful backgrounds in the formal application

August 30, 2011

500% Cost Saving: Die Cast vs Machined Brass

The low-volume production of a small precision component for a medical device, produced in CNC machined brass, was put through value analysis against possible alternative production efficiencies. The review results indicated that a CWM net-shape 4-slide miniature zinc die casting could replace the machined part with no sacrifice in mechanical

August 25, 2011

Summer 2011, Vol. 7, No. 2

Message from CWM President Eric Treiber 21% Sales Increase in 2010 Over 2009 Global Sales: CWM Shipped to 18 Countries Open Communications Boosts Customer/Vendor Service CWM Soccer Team Scores Third Place Trophy January thru June Employees-of-the-Month Honored Click here to view the .PDF

August 25, 2011

New Report on OEM Sourcing’s Return to U.S.

The North American Die Casting Assn. (NADCA) has released a seven-page white paper on the resurgence of manufacturing sourcing to U.S. suppliers, as reported in major consulting firm studies and industry and business publications. The overview cites examples of “onshoring” from Fortune 500 companies to smaller manufacturers producing toys. The

August 24, 2011

CWM CEO Leads IMA to 1st China Conference

In pursuit of the International Magnesium Assn.’s goal of promoting wider worldwide use of magnesium, the IMA held its first Annual World Magnesium Conference in Beijing, China, jointly organized by the China Magnesium Assn. Walter Treiber, CWM CEO, led this international industry conclave of lectures and exhibits as the IMA’s

July 25, 2011

Ultra-Rugged Specs Met by Hi-Tech Mg Housing

The new GR-3 GPS satellite tracking unit from Topcon Positioning Systems is a significant technological breakthrough. Project managers at Topcon wanted the GR-3 enclosure to be as advanced as the technology inside: ultra-rugged and durable but lightweight for portable field use, waterproof, dustproof, and fail-safe EMI shielding. A high-tech CWM

July 25, 2011

NADCA Updates Die Casting Spec Standards

The North American Die Casting Assn has updated and released the acknowledged in-depth reference manual on product standards for the specification of custom die castings. Comprehensive alloy and related data include new information on RoHS and REACH compliance, a new simplified formula for calculating draft angles, tools for improving Product

June 25, 2011

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As a Green Biz Co. CWM Leads its Industry

Based on its environmental leadership practices and participation in the EPA’s National Environmental Performance Track program, Chicago White Metal Casting has been recognized as a GreenBiz Leader company, the first and, we believe, still the only custom die casting facility so named by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA’s

June 25, 2011