Continuous cast iron and iron casting manufacturer for industrial OEMs
Charter Dura-Bar manufactures continuous cast iron bar stock and complex iron castings (250–2,000 lbs) for OEMs and industrial manufacturers. The active project portfolio—energy monitoring dashboards, ISO 50001 implementation, lean transformation, and plant operational reporting—reveals a manufacturer in the midst of operational modernization, moving away from spreadsheet-driven production data toward systematic energy and performance visibility. Hiring is distributed across manufacturing, engineering, and operations, with a lean sales footprint, reflecting the B2B industrial-supply model.
Charter Dura-Bar operates as a combined casting business under the Charter Casting umbrella, integrating DuraBar (continuous cast iron bar production) and legacy Aarrowcast capabilities (gray and ductile iron casting). Based in Woodstock, Illinois, the company serves critical industrial and manufacturing sectors with castings engineered for precision and on-time supply assurance. The workforce spans 201–500 employees across manufacturing, engineering, operations, and sales. Current operational focus centers on energy performance, waste reduction, production efficiency, and strategic account expansion.
Continuous cast iron bar stock (via DuraBar) and complex iron castings (250–2,000 lbs) produced on one of North America's largest green sand molding lines, serving OEMs and industrial manufacturers.
Woodstock, Illinois. The company operates as a privately held manufacturer with 201–500 employees and active hiring across the United States.
Industrial control systems including Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs, Salesforce for CRM, AutoCAD for design, and Microsoft Office suite. Currently implementing ISO 50001 energy management systems and energy monitoring dashboards.
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