Description

Alpha Foundry Company, established in 1920 and headquartered in Wright City, Missouri, is a distinguished leader in the metal casting industry with over a century of experience. Founded by Langdon S. Barron, Sr. and Ben A. Richter, the company has evolved through generations of the Barron family, maintaining a steadfast commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service. Alpha Foundry specializes in aluminum, zinc, and iron castings, delivering products that are affordable, accurate, repeatable, and cosmetically refined. The company is renowned for its proprietary "Alpha Process," a hybrid shell molding technique that surpasses conventional sand-casting methods in precision and efficiency. Alpha Foundry integrates cutting-edge technology such as the ExOne S-Max 3D Sand Printer, enabling rapid prototyping and production of complex castings with intricate internal geometries that traditional tooling cannot achieve. Their 3D sand printing capabilities allow for quick turnaround times, sometimes within days, facilitating both prototype and production volumes. Additionally, Alpha offers in-house machining services, including CNC milling and lathe machining, to provide comprehensive solutions from start to finished product under one roof. The company’s innovative approach extends to the development of the ShotShower™ system, a proprietary cleaning technology that optimizes the depowdering process for 3D printed sand cores, reducing labor costs, improving quality, and minimizing scrap rates. Alpha Foundry’s dedication to craftsmanship is matched by its core values of productivity, positivity, tenacity, humility, and excellence, fostering a collaborative and solution-oriented workplace culture. With a rich history marked by continuous growth and adaptation, Alpha Foundry has transitioned from brass and bronze castings to focus on aluminum and iron, embracing digital technologies and expanding its machining capabilities. Today, under the leadership of President Ryan Barron, the company continues to innovate and lead in 3D sand printing and casting technologies, serving diverse industries with precision metal castings and exceptional customer support.