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What is the process for designing a pattern?
At The C.A. Lawton Co., the design review process begins when the customer reviews the required casting shape with our casting engineer. This consists of drawings or models of a casting-friendly pattern and one or more core boxes to produce the highest quality casting. Technical discussions typically include tolerances required, allowable machine stock, machined and…
Read MoreThe C.A. Lawton Co. is pleased to announce the promotion of RJ Hawkins to the position of Engineering Manager
RJ joined Lawton in 2018 and brings 13 years of experience in the foundry industry in various roles such as engineering, sales, and management. RJ has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. He started his foundry career at Luftkin Industries in Luftkin, Texas. President of Lawton, Barry…
Read MoreLawton welcomes the third group of Puerto Rican workers
On Monday, December 2nd, our third team of employees from Puerto Rico arrived in De Pere, just in time to experience a beautiful Wisconsin snowfall. While some had experienced snow in the past, it will be the first White Christmas for just about everyone. They have already been a great addition to the Lawton family…
Read MoreWhat Design Engineers need to know about casting to get it right the first time
We recently sat down with Jeff Taylor, a casting engineer at The C.A. Lawton Co., to learn about common casting design mistakes and how they can be avoided. Lawton: What design issues do OEM engineers tend to focus on? Taylor: There are four main areas that we see: performance, machinability, cost, and weight. Lawton: What don’t…
Read MoreThe magic of Christmas 2019
By Stevie Rombaugh ‘Tis the season of holiday cheer and for several, long Christmas lists. While children make snow angels, go ice skating and watch Santa movies, many adults find themselves stressing over Christmas expectations. These expectations are everything from elaborate Christmas decorations to the number of gifts. Whether we look at Christmas as a…
Read MoreLawton employees volunteer with CP
Employees of the C.A. Lawton company volunteered to help the Green Bay non-profit, CP. Lawton employees parked cars to raise money for CP during a home Packers game. (You can volunteer, too! Learn more here: https://www.wearecp.org/we-need-you/volunteer/) Lawton later invited CP employees to tour the C.A. Lawton Co. foundry. CP is a non-profit organization that assists…
Read MoreGive thanks and be thankful
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, it’s the perfect time to step back, slow down and show gratitude for all of the goodness in our lives. All of us have blessings that we tend to overlook: Health. Safety and security. Food and shelter. The ability to do meaningful work. Freedom. And much, much more. We all…
Read MoreMiracle League is a home run for Lawton employees
Miracle League is an organization that gives children ages four to 19 with cognitive or physical disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. Several Lawton employees who have volunteered to help the Fox Valley Miracle League say the experience is a home run. Miracle League began in Georgia in 1998 when Rockdale Youth Baseball Association’s coach…
Read MoreThe new employee experience at Lawton
By Dana Syndergaard Because human resources is my chosen field, I am particularly selective when choosing an employer. Culture, employee development and transparency are three company values that are important to me. During the first three months I’ve been here as a human resources generalist, I’ve learned that The C.A. Lawton Co. does a great…
Read MoreLawton holds 4th annual e-waste recycling event
Every year, The C.A. Lawton Co. likes to go above and beyond to help our big, beautiful planet. One of the ways we do that is through our annual e-waste recycling event, which was held in August for the fourth time. It’s a day when employees can bring in electronics such as televisions, phones, laptops,…
Read MorePuerto Rican workers fit right in at Lawton
In a previous article, we talked about how we were bringing in 16 employees from Puerto Rico to help support our team here at The C.A. Lawton Co., and to help them support their families in the hurricane-ravaged country. This was made possible through an organization dedicated to connecting U.S. companies with workers from Puerto…
Read MoreLabor Day: American workers make our country great
The American worker is the backbone of the U.S. economy, working tirelessly and reliably every day. Because of their dedication, we dedicate September 2nd, Labor Day, to these workers whose contributions have made our country strong and prosperous. It’s not only fitting but absolutely critical to recognize and celebrate the hard work that established this…
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