From a Los Angeles metal shop founded in 1945, CARR Pattern Co. grew from pattern-making into a manufacturer of cast-aluminum automotive accessories, best known for vehicle steps and light bars. The third-generation family business introduced its first aftermarket products in 1983 and now supplies dealers across the United States and Canada, with accessories designed for a precise fit and backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Dawn Enterprises, IncFounded in Cleveland in 1973, Dawn Enterprises makes aftermarket automotive accessories, including color-matched body moldings and functional ram-air hoods. The company’s 50-plus employees produce many of its parts and materials in the United States, using waterborne paint and EPA-compliant equipment to pursue factory-style fit and finish. Its products have been used on vehicles, displays, and RVs across the country.VALLEY VIEW, OH
K Castings, IncSince forming in Latrobe in 1960, family-owned and now third-generation K Castings, Inc. has designed patterns and produced nonferrous castings under one roof. Its foundry handles aluminum-, brass- and copper-based castings for industrial customers, while the same in-house pattern shop creates the custom address plaques that have been part of the business since 1960. The company’s local character also shows in specialty work made for Arnold Palmer, including golf tee markers still used at Latrobe Country Club and Bay Hill.LATROBE, PA
City Aluminum FoundryFounded in Waterford, Michigan, in 1980, City Aluminum Foundry remains owned by third-generation pattern makers and foundrymen. With more than 40 years in business, it is known for producing intricate aluminum castings, including detailed prototype work for automotive suppliers. The foundry’s ISO 9001:2015 certification reflects its long-running focus on controlled, consistent production.PHILADELPHIA, PA
AlumicraftAlumicraft grew from a father’s improvised solution for his 1933 Ford Victoria into a family business that has shaped custom automotive grilles since 1988. Now based in Bellwood, Pennsylvania, the company pairs hand-finished work with CNC precision for enthusiasts seeking a grille made specifically for a classic vehicle rather than a mass-produced replacement. Its craftsmanship has found a place on award-winning show cars and in its ongoing work for NSRA Pro’s Pick awards.BELLWOOD, PA