Some castings win awards because they’re big. Others because they’re intricate. And while the front hitch support produced by Willman Industries for John Deere fits both those descriptions, it earned the AFS Casting of the Year for an entirely different reason.
Willman Industries’ playbook takes a 40-year view on strategic investments—but a current expansion shows they’re nimble enough to respond to near-term customer needs. Willman Industries doesn’t operate like a lot of other companies. The AFS Corporate Member doesn’t think in quarters; it’s rooted in long-term thinking, constant investment, and a belief that quality is the only competitive advantage that stands the test of time.
Every year, during the last week of July and the first week of August, Willman Industries pauses iron pouring to focus on iron foundry maintenance projects and capital improvements. This annual shutdown allows us to reinvest in our people, our equipment, and our...