Posts by C.A. Lawton
Remembering 9/11
We will never forget all those who risked and lost their lives on 9/11. Their memory remains on our hearts, and in our minds not only today, but every day, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, survivors, and the families affected by this tragic event. We wish you peace and strength…
Read MoreLabor Day: Time to recognize the achievements of American workers
One of the things that makes America truly unique is our workers. Tireless, dedicated and reliable, they are the backbone of its economy. On September 3rd, Labor Day, we pay tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our great country. A vital labor force brings us closer to…
Read MoreWinning the high-stakes game of large casting design
Large casting design is like a game of high-stakes poker: If you win, you’re a hero to your company and the OEM whose products they’re used on. If you lose, you tend to lose big. Here are some ways to increase your odds of success when playing the large castings game. Because of their size…
Read MoreWeekly one-on-one meetings score a home run at the C.A. Lawton Co.
In the game of baseball, the first and third base coaches use their deep knowledge of the game to tell runners when to run, stay or steal the next base. In much the same way, workers need lots of direction, nurturing and communication from their supervisors in order to play their “A-game.” At The C.A.…
Read MoreHow Lawton’s 4-step process solves the challenges of transfer tooling
Many times, long-term production tooling is manufactured for use at one foundry and moved to another foundry during its useful life. This practice, referred to as “transfer tooling,” presents a number of challenges to the manufacturer who owns the pattern as well as the foundry receiving the work. These issues include the condition of the…
Read MoreIron 101 teaches the magic and science of modern casting
Old world ingenuity. Cutting-edge science. Two worlds that appear to be mutually exclusive. But they blend together perfectly at The C.A. Lawton Co., where engineers and craftspeople create high-quality, high-performance castings for some of the world’s most demanding OEMs. At a recent Iron 101 workshop, OEM design engineers and procurement people got a first-hand education…
Read MoreLawton boasts strong showing at the Bellin Run
Congratulations, runners and walkers! This year The C.A. Lawton Co. had 13 employees and 19 family members and friends finish the 2018 Bellin Run in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Bellin Run, a 10K held annually on the second Saturday in June, is one of the region’s premier sporting events and has grown to be one…
Read MoreShipping Gets First-Class Treatment at Lawton
The shipping department is often one of the unsung heroes in many manufacturing companies. It performs a critically important job: Preparation of the products whose next inspector is our customer. They are asked to get these products delivered cost effectively, without damage. Recently, the casting prep and shipping departments of The C.A. Lawton Co. were…
Read More4 Steps to Find the Perfect Foundry
Selecting a foundry can be a challenging and time consuming task, whether you’re involved in a new project startup that requires cast parts or if you’re just relocating patterns to have castings produced at different suppliers. To make matters worse, if you do not have a basic knowledge of the foundry and casting process, you…
Read MoreGolf Outing Benefits Daughter of Lawton Employee
By TJ Aaron On Monday, June 11th, my daughter Penelope (Piper) participated in the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin’s 30th annual golf outing. She was chosen, along with six other kids, to be a Children’s Champ for the day. For the past 4 years, Piper has been a patient of Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee after a…
Read MoreHow “Green” is your company? (Environmental stewardship at Lawton)
Many organizations pay lip service to the ideas of sustainability and stewardship of the environment. But The C.A. Lawton Co. takes it quite seriously – so much so that we integrate it into our strategic and economic objectives. When we plan for the future, we use an environmental management system, which enables us to measure…
Read MoreWhy Mike Likes Working at the C.A. Lawton Company
A long-time employee at the C.A.Lawton Company, Mike, tells why he likes working here. The company is just the right size, you can talk to the boss anytime, and the benefits are good!
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