Since 1978, Duca Manufacturing & Consulting has been an independent Ohio repair specialist for foundries, known for rebuilding induction melting equipment beyond its original design. The company updates machinery to current standards while tailoring each repair to the customer’s operating requirements, drawing on technical expertise documented in William J. Duca’s published foundry papers.
Alpha 1 Induction Service CenterFounded in November 1988 as an induction-equipment repair business, Alpha 1 Induction Service Center is a Columbus-based Inductotherm Group brand known for helping forging manufacturers get back into operation quickly. Its 40,000-square-foot facility supports induction coil repair and related service for equipment used in the forging industry.COLUMBUS, OH
Marx GmbH & Co. KGFounded in 1962 as a small repair shop for electric motors and transformers, Marx GmbH & Co. KG now builds and services melting and heating equipment for foundries and extrusion plants. The family business operates from three German locations, with particular expertise in induction furnaces, custom foundry ladles and its established MARX Smart Container heating systems for extrusion presses. Its ladle production is certified as a welding specialist operation under DIN EN ISO 3834-2, and the company provides round-the-clock emergency service for plant repairs and modernization.YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Empire Systems IncFrom its base in Avon Lake, Ohio, Empire Systems Inc. designs and manufactures foundry equipment, including custom systems, and carries each project through installation, start-up and service. The company is particularly suited to foundries seeking more than a new machine, rebuilding existing equipment to like-new condition and supplying upgrades, parts and technical support for operations worldwide. Its work also serves mining and material-handling applications, with the Super-Conveyor among its distinctive solutions for hot or abrasive material.AVON LAKE, OH
RSW Technologies, LLCFounded in Ohio, RSW Technologies repairs industrial electronics and control systems while upgrading and servicing the machinery that keeps manufacturing lines running. The Northwood company combines in-house repairs with on-site troubleshooting, including support for obsolete equipment and hard-to-find components. RSW says it has more than 40 years of experience, has supported over 3,500 manufacturers, and backs each repair with a one-year warranty.ROSSFORD, OH