Expert’s Opinion: From 2nd shift steelworker to board member and industrial company CEO
By Terra L. Fletcher |
The C.A. Lawton Co. periodically publishes input from professionals both within the foundry industry and outside the casting world. These Expert Opinions may be casting related, Continuous Improvement (CI / ...
Metalcasting: All about iron
By RJ Hawkins |
Engineering Manager RJ Hawkins explores the main differences and applications between gray and ductile iron. From a microstructure standpoint, the primary difference is the shape of the graphite. Gray irons ...
Happy Holidays from everyone at The C.A. Lawton Company!
By C.A. Lawton |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0crKOCk05jg We hope your holidays are filled with joy and laughter through the New Year. As this year has been unpredictable, we hope everyone is still able to spend time ...
EXPERT’S OPINION: Fill the Bench and Balance the Pyramid
By C.A. Lawton |
The C.A. Lawton Co. periodically publishes input from professionals both within the foundry industry and outside the casting world. These Expert Opinions may be casting related, Continuous Improvement (CI / ...
Common casting design mistakes & how to avoid them
By C.A. Lawton |
As older design engineers retire, a new wave of young engineers are taking their places. What many younger engineers lack is an understanding of casting design – how to design ...
One-to-one meetings help employees succeed
By Lori Goemans |
At The C.A. Lawton Co., weekly one-to-one meetings with all employees have become a key element in cultivating remarkable people. Human resources manager Lori Goemans explains how they work, what ...
Happy Thanksgiving
By C.A. Lawton |
As the Thanksgiving and holiday season quickly approaches, now is the time to reflect on all the things we are thankful for. At The C.A. Lawton Co., we are thankful ...
How heat treatment helps your iron casting perform it’s best
By C.A. Lawton |
Iron, in its pure form, is lustrous, silvery, and soft. Iron’s electrons can spin in the same direction, which means it effortlessly combines with alloying elements. Iron is also polymorphic. ...
Business Spotlight: The C.A. Lawton Co. is a Green Tier 2 business
By C.A. Lawton |
Visit the official page to see the full article: DNR webpage feature. The C.A. Lawton Co. (Calco) began its Green Tier journey as a public demonstration of commitment to its ...
The C.A. Lawton Co. is hiring
By C.A. Lawton |
https://youtu.be/KWC3N8pSA94 At The C.A. Lawton Co., our focus is on people. Our people-first approach is not just external-facing with our customers. People-first guides all we do; it permeates the entire ...
Happy Veterans Day
By C.A. Lawton |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-keQGvywUs Happy Veterans Day to our soldiers, both past and present. We owe you our thanks, but more than that, we owe you our freedom.
Lawton integration of foundry purchased from Nidec Minster shows continued success
By C.A. Lawton |
Minster, OH- The C.A. Lawton Co. is excited to report that integration of the former Midwest Manufacturing & Logistics within its broader foundry operations is proceeding ahead of schedule. The ...
Lawton locations grow together
By TJ Aaron |
The C.A. Lawton Co. is dedicated to integrating the newly acquired Minster, OH foundry. Employees from both locations have been working meticulously to create a cohesive and seamless process from ...
Lawton to be featured at Employee Retention Summit for Manufacturers
By C.A. Lawton |
The C.A. Lawton Co. has been invited to share their success stories of retaining employees in a manufacturing environment November 9-11, 2020 during an exciting virtual event. Dana Syndergaard will ...
Seeing Different Sides at The C.A. Lawton Co.
By TJ Aaron |
When asked about the new challenges as Machine Shop Coach, TJ Aaron responds as he does to most challenges he faces, with a wry smile and a shrug, “It’s different.” TJ is ...
Video: Get to know The C.A. Lawton Co. foundry
By C.A. Lawton |
https://youtu.be/sNoA6go9trk Foundries. The backbone of manufacturing. Ninety percent of all durable goods produced each year incorporate cast metal components. Industries that rely directly on castings include: AutomotiveConstructionAgricultureAerospaceEnergyMunicipal infrastructureTransportation andHealth care ...
How ISO 9001:2015 standards benefit our customers
By Steve Perks |
In 2017, The C.A. Lawton Co. transitioned from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015. We achieved compliance on February 5, 2018. Earlier in 2020, we announced the achievement of Green Tier ...
From new hire to well-equipped foundry employee in two weeks
By C.A. Lawton |
Lawton is proud of the training program they have continuously improved to ensure new hires have all the skills and resources needed to be successful in the workplace. In just ...
In the midst of challenges, we face exceptional opportunities
By Alex Lawton |
During the last year, our industry has faced a whirlwind of challenges and opportunities. But rather than being buffeted by them, we have decided to face them head-on. Here’s what ...
New hires at Lawton
By C.A. Lawton |
What happens after you are hired by Lawton and officially become part of our family? There are various steps to make sure new hires are welcomed and integrated with the ...
Labor Day: American workers keep this country moving forward
By C.A. Lawton |
One of the things that makes America truly great is our workers. Tireless, dedicated and reliable, they are the backbone of this country. On September 7th, Labor Day, Lawton would ...