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About Signicast

Shaping the Future of Investment Casting Technology
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By challenging the limits of innovation, Signicast strives to transform the investment casting industry and deliver lasting value to our customers.

PRECISION THROUGHOUT THE YEARS

A Legacy of Excellence

Our commitment to quality and innovation has established us as a leader in metal manufacturing. Through a legacy of pioneering proprietary technologies and scalability, we remain at the forefront of the investment casting industry.

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Signicast is founded and begins selling metal boat transoms for the yachts in Milwaukee Harbor.

Signicast employees when the company was bought

Bill Lewis buys the company and establishes the business as an investment casting company. 

Outside view of the Brown Deer investment casting plant

Brown Deer Casting (BDC) plant established.

Walter Lutz, owner of Signicast in 1981

Walter "Terry" Lutz joins Signicast in 1974, quickly rising to Vice President and then President in 1978, before purchasing the company in 1981 and transforming it into the largest and most automated investment caster in the USA.

Overhead view of Hartford Manufacturing Complex module 1

The Hartford Manufacturing Complex (HMC) Module 1 officially opens in June 1993, just 13 months after construction began.

Overhead view of complete Hartford Manufacturing Complex

Hartford Manufacturing Complex (HMC) Module 7 opens.

Flags in front of a Signicast facility

Dynacast acquires Signicast, expanding material choices, design freedom, part complexity, and volume.

Signcast logos on a wall at the MFC ribbon cutting event

On Tuesday, January 9th, 2018, Signicast, Dynacast, and OptiMIM becomes a family of brands under a newly formed entity, Form Technologies.

OUR VALUES

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Our Culture

We conduct ourselves with utmost integrity, upholding ethical principles, and maintaining transparency in all our interactions with customers, suppliers, and employees.

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Integrity

We conduct ourselves with utmost integrity, upholding ethical principles, and maintaining transparency in all our interactions with customers, suppliers, and employees.

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Adaptability

We thrive in a rapidly changing environment by being adaptable and flexible, proactively responding to market dynamics and customer needs to stay ahead of the competition.

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Collaboration

We believe in the power of collaboration, both internally and externally, to leverage diverse perspectives, share knowledge, and achieve collective success in delivering precision.

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Accountability

We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes, holding ourselves accountable to deliver on our commitments and drive results with a strong sense of ownership.

Our Company Culture

Our global team is committed to sustained learning and improvement, reinforcing our position as industry leaders. This collective commitment to excellence is key to our ongoing success.
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