Posts by C.A. Lawton
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How Lawton Ensures the Highest Quality Castings
Lawton takes pride in the true craftsmanship that their Pattern Shop holds. Quality tooling is the essential starting point to obtaining a quality casting. The patterns produced by the Lawton pattern shop follow strict manufacturing guidelines to ensure the highest quality castings will result from their use. Often times, Lawton customers will request we use…
Read MoreNavigating College Through Corona
I had finally received the dreaded email from St. Norbert College. It stated that the rest of the semester was going to be online due to the Corona Virus outbreak. In a matter of three days, I went from enjoying campus life to packing everything up and moving back home. I was distraught. My entire…
Read MoreLife during COVID-19
Lawton has instituted new safety precautions and changes to minimize social contact amid the coronavirus pandemic. Social distance is being practiced by the employees who have to be in the building. Everyone who enters is required to wear respirators and masks. During meetings of on-site personnel, respirators and social distancing are practiced. Visitors need appointments…
Read MoreThe First Four Months of my Lawton Internship
I have never had the role as an intern before, so I had no idea what to expect going into this marketing position. Although I had taken various classes at St. Norbert College, the real marketing world was intimidating. To start my experience, I had an awesome mentor, Andy Mastalir, who is head of the…
Read MoreMaking buying easier
At The C.A. Lawton Co., we are proud of our reputation; a reputation for quality, on-time iron casting solutions alongside high-touch customer service. How does Lawton make the difficult task of procuring castings easier for buyers? We accomplish this through integrated offerings, dedicated customer advocates, a culture of flexibility and urgency, and a focus on quality and on-time…
Read MoreLawton’s power of perseverance
Through all the past struggles Lawton has faced, it is important to look back on everything they have overcome. From the Great Depression or even the Recession of 2008, Lawton continues to persevere through hard times. In 1886, Jones Bank ran into financial difficulty, and as a result, closed its doors. This caused a great…
Read MoreJust the FAQs, ma’am
At the C.A. Lawton Co., our team of customer advocates receives similar questions about our capabilities, metrics, and processes from current and prospective clients. To serve as an educational resource for readers, we’d like to answer some of these common questions in today’s post: Castings What kind of castings does Lawton produce? Lawton pours gray…
Read MoreEBI Lites as an Intern
“What are these blue papers all over the walls?” was my initial thought when I walked through the entrance of C.A. Lawton. As I continued through the building, there were more walls covered with these small papers. I had never seen anything like this in other offices and buildings I had previously worked at. I…
Read MoreQuality and on-time delivery
At The C.A. Lawton Co., we are proud of the reputation our foundry has built over the last two centuries: a reputation for quality, on-time iron casting solutions, and high-quality customer service. We won’t sacrifice quality, even in these challenging times. Here’s how we do it. Quality: The C.A. Lawton Co. strives to provide its…
Read MoreBack to our Roots
Lawton has come a long way since their journey started in 1879. It is almost so long ago that one could forget how Lawton came to be the industry leading company it is today. In 1879, Civil War Veteran Charles Lawton and his uncle E.W. Arndt made their place among De Pere, Wisconsin’s profitable manufacturing…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update
4/15/20 – A reminder that The C.A. Lawton Co. will be closed for our 2nd shutdown the week of April 26 through May 2, 2020, due to the issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This is our continued effort to protect our most valued asset – our people. 4/3/20 – A reminder that The C.A.…
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