Our History
For over a century and a half, Vulcan Metals has been forging innovation and excellence in the foundry industry.
Our 150+ Year History
Building upon a rich tradition of over 150 years in the foundry business, Vulcan Metals seamlessly blends time-honored craftsmanship with cutting-edge manufacturing. Our world-class facilities and extensive knowledge base empower us to deliver fully machined cast steel products that exceed expectations.
Atchison, KS
Atchison, KS Operations History
- John Seaton Foundry Founded in Atchison, KS – 1872
- Founded St. Joseph Machine Shop, St. Joseph, MO – 1979
- Becomes AmeriCast Technologies, Inc. – 1991
- Acquired by Bradken – 2008
- Acquired by TerraMar Capital and becomes part of Vulcan Metals Corp. – 2025
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, WA Operations History
- Atlas Foundry was Founded in Tacoma, WA – 1899
- Began Nuclear casting supply for the US Navy and became an approved source of HY-80 material – 1980’s
- Approved source of HY-100 – 1994
- Acquired by Bradken – 2008
- Acquired by TerraMar Capital and becomes part of Vulcan Metals Corp. – 2025
London, ON
London, ON Canada Operations History
- Pattern Shop Founded by AG Anderson in London, ON – 1944
- Foundry Founded by AG Anderson in London, ON – 1966
- Machine Shop Founded in London, ON – 1976
- AmeriCast Technologies acquired the Machine Shop – 2003
- AmeriCast Technologies acquired the Pattern Shop and Foundry – 2006
- All London operations acquired by Bradken – 2008
- Acquired by TerraMar Capital and becomes part of Vulcan Metals Corp. – 2025
