Industryweek 11101 Cast Iron Brake Rotors Promopngcropdisplay
Industryweek 11101 Cast Iron Brake Rotors Promopngcropdisplay
Industryweek 11101 Cast Iron Brake Rotors Promopngcropdisplay
Industryweek 11101 Cast Iron Brake Rotors Promopngcropdisplay
Industryweek 11101 Cast Iron Brake Rotors Promopngcropdisplay

Automotive Parts Supplier Expanding its Mexican Iron Foundry

May 27, 2016
MAT Foundry Group Ltd., a manufacturer of ductile iron castings for automotive brake systems, plans to expand its foundry in Ecatepec, Mexico, adding 30,000 metric tons/year of capacity.

The MAT Foundry Group Ltd. plans to expand production at its foundry in Ecatepec, Mexico, adding 30,000 metric tons/year (33,000 tpy) of capacity for automotive brake parts. The existing plant, a MincerHD foundry near Mexico City, produces rotors, drums, hubs, and planetary gears for heavy truck, trailer, and commercial and passenger vehicle markets.

The expansion will include a DISAmatic molding line, induction melting for ductile and gray iron, automated pouring, and casting finishing capabilities. According to MAT Foundry Group, the expansion will allow the plant to supply castings to automotive buyers in Mexico and the U.S.

No investment cost has been announced for the project, which is already in progress.

Commissioning and initial production are scheduled for mid-2017. Foundry Solutions & Design, Alpharetta, GA, contributed advanced planning and engineering service for the project. 

Once the current phase of expansion is completed, a second expansion has been planned that would double the new capacity. No schedule has been provided for that second phase of the development.

Read More


Foundry Management & Technology is an IndustryWeek companion site within Penton's Manufacturing & Supply Chain Group.


Popular Sponsored Recommendations

Empowering the Modern Workforce: The Power of Connected Worker Technologies

March 1, 2024
Explore real-world strategies to boost worker safety, collaboration, training, and productivity in manufacturing. Emphasizing Industry 4.0, we'll discuss digitalization and automation...

3 Best Practices to Create a Product-Centric Competitive Advantage with PRO.FILE PLM

Jan. 25, 2024
Gain insight on best practices and strategies you need to accelerate engineering change management and reduce time to market. Register now for your opportunity to accelerate your...

Transformative Capabilities for XaaS Models in Manufacturing

Feb. 14, 2024
The manufacturing sector is undergoing a pivotal shift toward "servitization," or enhancing product offerings with services and embracing a subscription model. This transition...

Shifting Your Business from Products to Service-Based Business Models: Generating Predictable Revenues

Oct. 27, 2023
Executive summary on a recent IndustryWeek-hosted webinar sponsored by SAP

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of IndustryWeek, create an account today!