Morris Bean and Company

What Morris Bean and Company does

Morris Bean & Company is a privately held precision aluminum foundry founded in 1946 and headquartered in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The company operates from a 185,000 square-foot facility on 60 acres and manufactures custom engineered aluminum castings using multiple proprietary and conventional processes, including its proprietary Antioch plaster molding, nobake sand molding, low-pressure casting, and gravity pour casting. Production covers 300 series aluminum alloys in a wide envelope: castings from 1 lb to 4,000 lbs, thicknesses from 0.060 inches to over 10 feet, in typical runs of 1 to 1,000 pieces. MAGMASOFT solidification simulation is run by Level 3 certified operators on every job, and the company holds ISO 9001:2015 plus ABS, Bureau Veritas, and DNV marine certifications.

The company's commercial offering combines foundry services with in-house quality capabilities (X-ray, fluorescent penetrant, CMM, spectrographic analysis, and heat treatment with seven furnaces) and subcontracted post-processing including Hot Isostatic Pressing through Bodycote, vibratory finishing through Vibrodyne, and abrasive flow machining through Extrude Hone. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, with quote-based pricing for custom engineered components and multi-year contractual relationships. The company does not sell through resellers or distributors and focuses on the North American market while serving global industries.

Morris Bean serves enterprise and government customers across HVAC and commercial refrigeration (York, Carrier, Trane Technologies, Daikin), air and gas separation (Rotoflow, Air Products and Chemicals), diesel locomotives (Dayton Phoenix Group), medical equipment (Beckman Coulter), defense (US Navy), and energy/marine applications requiring cryogenic capability and ABS/BV/DNV certification. Notable commercial validation includes the 2023 American Foundry Society Casting of the Year Award. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, the company is a union shop with 11–50 employees, and there is no external venture or private equity ownership.

Name

Morris Bean and Company

Legal name

Morris Bean & Company

Website

https://morrisbean.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Morris Bean & Company is a privately held precision aluminum foundry founded in 1946 in Yellow Springs, Ohio, producing custom engineered castings from 1 lb to 4,000 lbs for enterprise customers in HVAC, marine, defense, energy, medical, and locomotive markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Aluminum Castings

NAICS

Nonferrous Metal Foundries (33152)

SIC

Nonferrous Foundries (Castings) (3360)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Casting & Ingot/Billet/Slab Production (IMAKACAE)

Keywords

• Aluminum castings
• Precision foundry
• Custom metal casting
• Sand molding services
• Industrial casting manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Yellow Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Aluminum Castings: Manufactures custom aluminum castings ranging from 1 to 1,000 piece quantities. Castings range from 1 lb to 4,000 lb pour weights. Revenue is project-based, derived from engineering, tooling, and production of customer-specified aluminum components.
2. Value-Added Services: Additional revenue from post-processing services including surface finish, machining, heat treatment, vibratory stress relief, anodizing, and hard surface coating. Also coordinates subcontracted services like Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Morris Bean and Company is a custom aluminum and non-ferrous metals foundry producing precision-engineered cast components for industrial manufacturers. The company operates multiple molding processes — including its proprietary Antioch plaster molding, nobake sand, green sand, and low-pressure permanent mold — to produce castings ranging from small precision parts to large heavy-section components for industries such as automotive, aerospace, defense, hydraulics, and medical equipment.

Product overview

Morris Bean & Company is an aluminum foundry offering precision casting services since 1946. The core product is aluminum foundry services utilizing multiple manufacturing processes: Antioch plaster molding (proprietary process for thin-section, high-surface-finish castings), nobake sand molding, permanent mold, low-pressure casting (up to 500 lbs), and gravity pour casting (up to 4,000 lbs). These foundry services are supported by comprehensive quality process services including NDT (X-ray, fluorescent penetrant), heat treatment, and dimensional inspection. The company also provides post-processing services including surface finishing (Vibrodyne, Extrude Hone AFM), vibratory stress relief, and through partners: hot isostatic pressing (HIP), anodizing, and hard surface coating. MAGMASOFT casting simulation is used for all jobs. Key applications include impellers, pump components, cryogenic equipment, and marine/military castings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Aluminum Castings Custom-engineered aluminum castings produced to OEM specifications using Antioch plaster molding, nobake sand, green sand, and low-pressure permanent mold processes for industries including automotive, aerospace, defense, heavy equipment, hydraulics, and medical.
• Antioch Plaster Mold Castings Proprietary plaster-mold castings for components requiring intricate detail, thin walls, smooth surface finish, and tight dimensional tolerances, primarily in aluminum alloys for aerospace, defense, and industrial OEM customers.
• Nobake Sand Castings Nobake (chemically bonded) sand mold castings for medium and large aluminum components where dimensional accuracy and surface quality must be balanced with economic production volumes.
• Low-Pressure Permanent Mold Castings Low-pressure permanent mold aluminum castings delivering improved metallurgical integrity, reduced porosity, and consistent mechanical properties for safety-critical or structural components.
• Heavy-Section / Large-Part Aluminum Castings Large-format aluminum castings beyond the size range typical of competing domestic aluminum foundries, serving heavy equipment, industrial machinery, and structural applications.
• Casting Engineering & Process Simulation Services Engineering support using MAGMASOFT simulation and metallurgical expertise to optimize casting design, gating, and solidification, reducing customer development time and scrap risk on new programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Surface finish of 100RMS with Antioch plaster process, significantly better than industry standard
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BodycotecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubcontractor partnership for Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) services at Bodycote's facility in London, Ohio. Provides access to advanced HIP technology to eliminate internal porosity and improve mechanical properties of castings without requiring extensive in-house capital investment.
• VibrodyneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-processing partner for vibratory finishing technique that refines casting surfaces using high-frequency vibrations and ceramic media polishing to achieve improved aerodynamic performance.
• Extrude HoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-processing partner for Extrude Hone AFM (abrasive flow machining) process that polishes internal surfaces achieving uniform material removal and finishes exceeding 90 RMS.
• Balco (The Balancing Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted partner for precision balancing solutions that enhance efficiency and extend component life for high-speed aluminum impellers and rotating equipment.
• Lindskog BalancingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry leader in high-speed balancing and overspeed testing offering unparalleled accuracy for aluminum impellers used in demanding high-speed applications.
• Anodizing and Hard Surface Coating SuppliersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of suppliers specializing in anodizing and hard surface coating services to enhance corrosion resistance, wear properties, and aesthetic appeal of aluminum castings.
• Beckman CoultercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing partnership spanning many decades supplying precision aluminum heat sinks tailored for Beckman Coulter Centrifuges used in clinical centrifugation processes worldwide.
• YorkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership with York, a renowned provider of innovative HVAC and refrigeration solutions, enhancing capabilities in serving the HVAC industry.
• CarriercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Carrier, global leader in HVAC and refrigeration solutions, integrating Morris Bean's aluminum casting expertise with Carrier's technology.
• Trane TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration with Trane Technologies for commercial refrigeration solutions, integrating aluminum casting expertise with cutting-edge HVAC and refrigeration technologies.
• DaikincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Daikin for innovative commercial refrigeration solutions, combining casting proficiency with global HVAC technology leadership.
• RotoflowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration with Rotoflow, a renowned leader in turbomachinery solutions, enhancing capabilities for air and gas separation industry castings.
• Air Products and ChemicalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with global leader in atmospheric and process gases, equipment, and services, leveraging combined expertise in casting and gas separation technologies.
• Dayton Phoenix GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration delivering aluminum castings for brake cooling systems enabling superior heat dissipation and reliable braking performance in locomotive applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LeClaire Manufacturing Group: US-based aluminum and iron foundry producing custom castings for industrial OEMs. Closely comparable in business model (project-based, engineered-to-spec castings) and end markets (industrial, defense, energy).
• Hitchcock Industries: Precision aluminum investment castings supplier to aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Comparable in serving high-spec, certified-casting niches and in leveraging proprietary molding and simulation capabilities.
• Impro Industries (US operations): Global aluminum and zinc die caster with US operations serving industrial and transportation customers. Overlaps with Morris Bean in custom engineered aluminum components for industrial OEMs.
• Pace Industries: Largest North American die caster producing aluminum, zinc, and magnesium components. Closely comparable in custom-spec aluminum castings for industrial and automotive customers, though more focused on die casting versus Morris Bean's plaster/sand processes.
• Dynacast: Global precision metal caster with strong aluminum and zinc die-casting capabilities serving industrial, automotive, and consumer OEMs. Comparable business model of project-based, engineered-to-spec castings.
• Benton Foundry: US ferrous and nonferrous foundry producing custom castings for industrial markets. Comparable in serving engineered-spec industrial casting customers, though smaller in scale than Morris Bean.

Broad incumbents

• Consolidated Metco (ConMet): Large manufacturer of cast and machined aluminum components for commercial vehicles and industrial markets. Comparable in custom aluminum castings but at much larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Waupaca Foundry: One of the largest independent iron foundries in the US, with some nonferrous capability. Comparable as a custom-spec industrial foundry serving similar OEM customers, though primarily ferrous.

Others

• Bodycote (HIP services): Morris Bean's subcontracted partner for Hot Isostatic Pressing. Relevant as an adjacent service provider that enables Morris Bean's value-added offering and as a peer in post-casting processing for industrial components.
• MAGMA Foundry Software (MAGMASOFT): Casting simulation software vendor whose MAGMASOFT tool is used by Morris Bean on every job. Relevant adjacent technology peer that defines the process-engineering standard Morris Bean's Level 3 operators are certified on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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