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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.

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Robert Brooks | Content Director

Robert Brooks has been a business-to-business reporter, writer, editor, and columnist for more than 20 years, specializing in the primary metal and basic manufacturing industries. His work has covered a wide range of topics, including process technology, resource development, material selection, product design, workforce development, and industrial market strategies, among others. Currently, he specializes in subjects related to metal component and product design, development, and manufacturing — including castings, forgings, machined parts, and fabrications.

Brooks is a graduate of Kenyon College (B.A. English, Political Science) and Emory University (M.A. English.)

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