Revolutionizing the
foundry industry
CaneKast™ is creating a coast-to-coast network of non-ferrous casting facilities that provide quality products, on time. Our unique business model uses the latest technology and provides a scalable service model no matter the order size or casting requirement. We treat our employees and customers like family, whether you’ve been with us for five days or 50 years.
ABOUT CaneKast
Who We Are
CaneKast™ started because we fundamentally believe in local manufacturing and want to ensure small businesses, often over 50 years old, will continue for generations to come. Our goal is to create a network of manufacturing facilities that combine the excellent customer service that small businesses are known for with the cutting-edge technology that scale efficiencies provide.
Our Mission
Our customers have access to workers with decades of experience in the “art” of casting, along with the technological know-how to implement the “science” of materials. Of course, our management team’s cell phones are available, so your questions are answered by a real person day or night.
Selling?
CaneKast invests in small to medium businesses and family-owned companies that specialize in non-ferrous casting. We are looking to acquire other non-ferrous foundries around the country. Please Contact Us to discuss the possibility of acquiring your foundry.
NEWS
CaneKast’s DISA® MATCH 24/28 is Now Fully Operational, Revolutionizing Sand Casting Efficiency
CaneKast is transforming the metal casting industry with the full-scale launch of its DISA MATCH 24/28 at Southern Aluminum Foundry and Machine (SAF) in Clinton, SC. This cutting-edge technology revolutionizes sand casting efficiency, operating ten times faster than traditional equipment and slashing production times.
With seamless pattern changeovers, versatile alloy compatibility, and a cost-efficient process, this new system empowers manufacturers with faster time-to-market and superior casting precision. Whether you’re producing low- or high-volume runs, CaneKast’s state-of-the-art foundry solutions deliver unmatched speed, affordability, and reliability.
CaneKast Strengthens U.S. Manufacturing with Acquisition of Southern Aluminum Foundry & Machine
CaneKast is making bold moves in American manufacturing with its acquisition of Southern Aluminum Foundry & Machine (SAF). This strategic expansion strengthens CaneKast’s national presence and enhances its production capabilities, reinforcing its mission to support small U.S. manufacturers.
Since acquiring SAF in 2023, CaneKast has invested in state-of-the-art technology, including the high-speed DISA® Match 24/28, which can produce over 100 molds per hour—a game-changer in metal casting efficiency. The move also expands production capacity with SAF’s 33-acre facility, ensuring room for future growth.
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Our Team
Our management group comes from diverse backgrounds with decades of experience in both small and large companies across engineering, sales, business development, strategy, product management, and operations.
Reg Zeller
CEO
Reg held executive positions in the areas of product management and acquisitions in four different Fortune 500 companies.
Troy Pechman
CTO
Troy brings a powerful combination of experience, innovation, and relentless drive to his role as Chief Technology Officer.
Patrick Sullivan
Operations
Patrick is a key leader within CaneKast’s operational structure, overseeing the company’s daily operations.
Jerry Bricker
Director of Sales
Jerry has built a career that spans patternmaking, quality assurance, project management, and sales.
Our Companies
We focus on non-ferrous foundries and associated services such as CNC machining, heat treating, pattern/prototype development, and secondary finishing. We cover the breadth of casting production from green sand to no-bake/air-set to gravity-fed die-cast/permanent mold.
Ermak Foundry & Machining
ermak.com
Ermak Foundry & Machining is the best one-stop-shop in the Midwest for aluminum sand casting, machining, and permanent mold production. From prototypes to one-of-a-kind custom products to large manufacturing runs, Ermak has you covered. Additionally, Ermak offers a variety of value-added services such as finishing and heat treatment.
Northwest Casting
ermak.com/northwest-casting
Reg Zeller, CEO, acquired Northwest Casting of St. Paul, MN, in June 2019, adding their staff to the Ermak family. Northwest’s enthusiastic professionals bring many years of process knowledge and problem-solving experience to Ermak and to every casting project they undertake.
Patriot Foundry & Castings
patriotfoundry.com
Patriot Foundry specializes in high-quality non-ferrous sand castings with expertise in bronze, aluminum, copper, and zinc-based alloy casting. Whether you need a single custom product or thousands of them, Patriot meets and exceeds your engineering and product development challenges.
Superior Aluminum Castings
superiorcastings.com
Superior’s history stretches back nearly 75 years. Superior’s advanced equipment and expertise pouring aluminum alloys provide our customers further diversification across facilities. From concept through product completion, Superior produces world-class castings and provides an excellent customer experience.
Cushman Foundry
Cushmancastings.com
Cushman Foundry is a well-known non-ferrous foundry with decades of casting high-quality aluminum products for many industries, including the fire suppression, industrial fan, and control markets. Cushman serves customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, and the rest of the United States and Canada.
RDS Dock Hardware
rdsdockhardware.com
RDS Dock Hardware offers safe, effective, high-quality cast aluminum docks, dock hardware and accessories, deck components, and bridge hardware. RDS Docks, straight from the manufacturer, save time, money, and peace of mind. RDS has extensive field experience in constructing and installing docks, providing insights that allow us to create dock systems better suited for actual field and marine conditions.
Southern Aluminum Foundry
SouthernAluminumFoundry.com
Southern Aluminum Foundry, located in Clinton, South Carolina, is a leader in precision aluminum castings for diverse industries. SAF builds on decades of expertise and a legacy of excellence to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions. Together with CaneKast, they continue to expand their capabilities to meet the unique needs of their customers.
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Ermak Foundry & Machining
Chaska, MN
Patriot Foundry & Castings
Franklin, NH
Superior Aluminum Castings
Independence, MO
