Neenah Foundry Explained

Neenah Foundry
Type:Private; Subsidiary
Foundation:1872,
Location:2121 Brooks Avenue
Neenah, Wisconsin, U.S.
Industry:Foundry
Products:Industrial iron castings (manhole covers, gratings, bollards, etc.)
Parent:Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Company
Homepage:nfco.com

Neenah Foundry is a manufacturing company in the north central United States, based in Neenah, Wisconsin. The company manufactures cast iron manhole covers, gratings, and similar items for municipal and construction applications. Neenah Enterprises, Inc. manufactures iron castings for the heavy truck, agriculture, construction, and related markets.

History

Neenah Foundry was established in 1872 by William Aylward, Sr., as Aylward Plow Works.[1] The name was changed to Aylward and Sons in 1904 and to Neenah Foundry Co. in 1922.[1] In 2003, the company filed for bankruptcy.[2] In 2010, the foundry's parent company again filed for and emerged from bankruptcy.[3]

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company announced effective July 13, 2022 it purchased Neenah Enterprises.[4]

A major customer over the years is the city of Chicago,[5] and Neenah Foundry manholes and other products can be found in all 50 US states and 17 foreign cities.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: History . Neenah Foundry . 2013-07-07.
  2. Book: Foundry Products: Competitive Conditions in the U.S. Market . Washington, D.C. . United States International Trade Commission . Investigation No. 332-460; USITC Publication No. 3771 . 2005 . 3–8 . 9781457819841 . 2013-07-07.
  3. News: Neenah Foundry owner emerges from bankruptcy . Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . 2010-07-30 . 2013-07-07.
  4. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/charlotte-pipe-and-foundry-acquires-neenah-enterprises-inc-301586100.html
  5. News: Chicago's manhole covers have been made at same foundry since at least 1920 . WGN . Bubala . Matt . June 14, 2016 . August 23, 2016.
  6. News: Nyman . Shane . Manhole Cover Madness: What to expect at Neenah's newest celebration . 7 January 2019 . Appleton Post Crescent . 6 Sep 2018.