ATEK Expands Northeastern Iowa Plant
As part of the expansion, they are improving their plant automation program with a major investment in robotic de-gating and deburring of castings.
Posted: June 19, 2018
ATEK Metal Technologies (New Hampton, IA), a leading permanent mold foundry, is expanding their plant and technical capabilities to keep up with growing demand. The company ships thousands of aluminum castings each day and has recently completed a significant expansion of their metal casting, heat treatment and finished machining capabilities. “We added 40 percent to our low pressure permanent mold casting capacity to keep up with our accelerating growth,” stated Tom Christie, the company president. “We also have added state-of-the-art precision machining capabilities to be able to provide our customers with cast and machined finished components.”
As part of the expansion, they are improving their plant automation program with a major investment in robotic de-gating and deburring of castings. This system will be operational in July 2018 and they are planning a major building expansion to be completed in December of 2018. “We are applying automation where it makes sense for the safety of our people and to provide the best value possible for our customers,” continued Christie. “We need additional plant space to support growth. The new building will allow us to consolidate our warehousing and shipping areas and make room on the plant floor for ongoing expansion of operations.”
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