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Since 1966, Cast Products, Inc. has been more than just a zinc die casting company—we’ve been a trusted partner to our customers. We’re passionate about what we do and always looking for better, smarter ways to deliver high-quality, high-volume zinc die cast parts. By staying at the forefront of casting technology, we’re able to offer reliable, cost-effective solutions without ever compromising on quality, service, or integrity. When you work with us, you’re getting decades of experience and a team that truly cares about your success.

News & Notes: November 2023 Cast Products has been acquired by NSI Industries. NSI Industries, LLC, a leading provider of electrical product solutions for more than 45 years announced the acquisition of CPI. This represents another major investment by NSI in U.S. based manufacturing and immediately strengthens the position of NSI in the Electrical market while adding growth opportunities for CPI. For more information, visit NSI Industries HERE.

1960

Paul Salata builds his first die casting machine.

1966

Cast Products, Inc. was founded by partners Adolph “Duffy” Paquet, Paul Salata and William Vichotka in Skokie, Illinois.

1971

Relocated to Harwood Heights, Illinois

1983

Relocated to existing and larger facility in Norridge, Illinois.

1987

William Vichotka sold his interest in the company to remaining partners and acquisition of Nu-Die Tool, Co. in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.

1989

Purchased first Techmire four-slide die casting machine.

1992

Founding partner, Adolph “Duffy” Paquet, retired after 26 years with Cast Products, Inc. and 42 years with Nu Die Tool, Co.

1996

Founding partner, Paul Salata, retired following 30 years in die casting and transition to second generation ownership by Ron Paquet, Zoli Salata and Helen Salata.

1998

Took delivery of the world’s first Techmire 8×8 die casting machine.

2000

Registered to ISO 9002:1994 quality system standard.

2002

Awarded patent # 6,422,297 B2 for “quick change” die system.

2003

Consolidated tooling operation to Norridge facility.

2004

Upgraded to ISO 9001:2000 quality system standard.

2005

Awarded patent # 6,874,561 for high speed scale.

2007

Cast Products wins first of many NADCA International Die Casting Competition award.

2010

Upgraded to ISO 9001:2008 quality system standard.

2013

Added MAGMA5 mold simulation software to our design engineering department and entered Aluminum die casting arena and took delivery of Frech 300 & 400 Ton Aluminum die cast cells.

2015

Paul Menzel becomes a partner

2016

50th Anniversary 1966 – 2016

2017

Second generation Owner Ron Paquet retires after 33 years of die casting

2018

Upgraded to ISO 9001:2015 quality system standard

2023

Cast Products is purchased by NSI Industries.

Cast Products, Inc.

Location

4200 N. Nordica
Norridge, IL 60706

Phone
(708) 457-1500

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