Awarded prestige Leverage the 2026 Metalcaster of the Year recognition from the American Foundry Society and Modern Casting to open conversations with potential OEM customers seeking proven quality and industry leadership, positioning WAF as a trusted partner for critical aluminum and copper-based castings.

Geographic scale With multiple Midwest foundries and state-of-the-art machining capabilities, target regional manufacturers in automotive, industrial equipment, and consumer goods who require integrated casting and machining solutions, while highlighting fast lead times and localized support.

End-to-end capabilities Promote the full value proposition including Permanent Mold, Green/Dry Sand, Low Pressure Molding, and precision machining through Manitowoc Pattern & Machining and Anderson Global tooling to pursue customers needing turnkey tooling, casting, and assembly services.

Innovation programs Capitalize on the artist-in-residence initiative and design-to-art collaboration story to engage design-forward brands and OEMs exploring metal artistry, customization, and documentation of the manufacturing process as part of product storytelling.

Strategic partnerships Leverage recent collaborations and office expansion news to pursue facilities modernization and co-development opportunities with architects, engineers, and Stecker Machine Co. to win joint projects that require tailored solutions and scalable capacity.