Posts by C.A. Lawton
Everything you need to know about a casting
Casting is a complex art and science that dates back several thousand years. So it’s not surprising that it has its own world of specialized terminology that’s quite foreign to the average OEM design engineer or purchasing manager. That’s why we created this casting terms dictionary, to shed light on the most common terms you…
Read MoreRamming at the C.A. Lawton Co.
From start to finish, explore the steps of ramming a mold at the De Pere site of Lawton.
Read MoreIron facts you probably didn’t know
The C.A. Lawton Co. has been producing large, high-quality iron castings since 1879. Other sites from Lawton Standard also create products from steel, but Lawton sources their castings from iron, which has more interesting components to it than one would think. Enjoy these fast facts you probably didn’t know about iron. Iron is the second…
Read MoreBob Jepson visits Temperform site in Novi, MI
Take a look at Bob Jepson and his interview on visiting and cross-training at our site in Temperform.
Read MoreNational Women in Business Day!
The C.A. Lawton Co. is proud to celebrate and recognize National Women in Business Day to all of our hardworking administration ladies! Here are a few statistics of how women are and will continue to be, driving forces in the business world. More than 11.6 million firms are owned by women, employing nearly 9 million…
Read MoreOur Process
Follow each step in our metal casting process at our De Pere location.
Read MoreLabor Day: A thank you to all of the dedicated workers
On Monday, September 6th, we would like to recognize the workers whose contributions have made our country strong and prosperous. It is important and necessary to celebrate the hard work that established this country. The C.A. Lawton Co. appreciates the loyalty and dedication that all of our hard-working foundry and administration workers display each day.…
Read MoreOptimizing the pattern of a casting
Designing a pattern can be a challenge, especially if you don’t have a well-defined process. At The C.A. Lawton Co., the design review process begins when the customer and the foundry’s casting engineer review the required casting shape. It consists of drawings or models of a casting-friendly pattern and one or more core boxes. Technical…
Read MoreLawton to host drive-thru job fair
Mark your calendars for August 25th from 10:30 to 1:30 pm! The C.A. Lawton Co. is hosting its first-ever drive-thru job fair! Lawton is inviting community members and nearby individuals to take a tour of the foundry and experience new career opportunities. All guests are recommended to bring a resume, close-toed shoes, and long pants.…
Read MoreTeam building with The Lawton Standard Co. family of companies
To build any team, members need to know and understand the capabilities of each member. Anyone who has been on a team, whether a sport, business organization, or even a volunteer group, understands that everyone has different strengths and skills to bring to the effort. The Lawton Standard Co. recognized that to join four distinctly…
Read MoreThe C.A. Lawton Co. becomes first green tier participant to receive special new air permit
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that The C.A. Lawton Co. (Lawton) has officially expanded its Green Tier participation with a new Tier 2 contract. The agreement includes all operations at the De Pere facility and allows Lawton to obtain coverage under the exclusive Green Tier registration permit. Lawton manufactures large iron…
Read MoreThe journey of a Lawton casting
