What Buck Company does

Buck Company is a privately held U.S. ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting foundry operating as Buck Company, LLC, a subsidiary of the Dixon Group (Dixon Valve & Coupling Company). Founded in 1951 as Buck Iron in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the company has expanded over more than seven decades to operate a 220,000 sq ft facility with 11 automatic molding lines, producing ductile iron, malleable iron, aluminum, bronze, and brass castings, alongside manufactured products such as boltless adjustable braces and iron flanges. Its technical stack includes DISA Match automated molding machines, Foxall robotic casting finishing cells, a collaborative robot on the aluminum line, MAGMASOFT solidification simulation, in-house 3D printing for prototyping, Hexagon laser scanning, Leco carbon/sulfur analysis, and Pax-it microstructural imaging, supported by ISO 9001:2015 certification (ANAB, RVA, DNV-GL).

The company sells on a project-based, quote-driven B2B model with no public pricing tiers and no e-commerce channel; customers engage through direct sales with engineering collaboration from project onset. Verticals served include agriculture, construction and fabrication, defense, energy and utilities, transportation and mobility, and valve and pipe fittings. Supporting capabilities span in-house engineering, metallurgical analysis, prototyping, heat treating, CNC machining, and finishing, positioned as a vertically integrated supplier rather than a traditional job shop. Reported operational metrics include a 6-week lead time with 96% on-time delivery, OSHA recordable rate 66% better than the AFS industry average, and 15% throughput and uptime improvement since 2018.

Buck Company is led by an executive team installed in 2019 (EVP Jim Kundratic, SVP Operations Dennis Basham, VP Sales Glenn Muzzy, VP Accounting Michael Ferreira). Recent strategic moves include the 2025 Dixon Group addition of Richmond Foundry (specializing in brass and bronze), introduction of cobot pouring on the aluminum line, a 2025 AI training pilot with THORS E-Learning, and ongoing participation in industry associations (AFS, SFSA, PFA). The company is recognized as a Modern Casting 'Foundry for the Future' (2021) and operates exclusively in the U.S. market, with revenue not publicly disclosed.

Name

Buck Company

Legal name

Buck Company, LLC

Website

https://buckcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Buck Company is a privately held U.S. ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting foundry producing ductile iron, malleable iron, aluminum, bronze, and brass castings for industrial manufacturers across agriculture, defense, energy, transportation, construction, and valve and pipe fittings verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Casting Foundry Services

NAICS

Iron Foundries (331511), Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) (331524)

SIC

Nonferrous Foundries (Castings) (3360)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Custom metal castings
• Ferrous foundry services
• Non-ferrous castings
• Ductile iron castings
• Industrial casting manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Quarryville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Metal Casting Services: B2B custom casting manufacturing producing ferrous and non-ferrous castings (ductile iron, malleable iron, aluminum, bronze, brass) based on customer specifications. Revenue generated through project-based orders, typically involving engineering collaboration, prototyping, and production runs. Lead times approximately 6 weeks with 96% on-time delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Buck Company operates a ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting foundry producing ductile iron, malleable iron, aluminum, bronze, and brass castings to customer specifications. The company supports customers from engineering through prototyping, metallurgy, heat treating, and finishing, delivering custom cast components for industrial manufacturers across multiple verticals.

Product overview

Buck Company is a ferrous and non-ferrous metal casting foundry offering a comprehensive suite of casting services and products. The company operates two foundries in one state-of-the-art facility in Lancaster County, PA: a Ferrous Foundry (producing Ductile Iron and Malleable Iron castings) and a Non-Ferrous Foundry (producing Aluminum, Bronze, and Brass castings). The product portfolio includes two primary manufactured products (Boltless Adjustable Braces for railroad trackwork and Iron Flanges for piping connections) supported by core casting services (Ductile Iron, Malleable Iron, Aluminum, Bronze, and Brass castings). Supporting services include in-house engineering, metallurgical analysis, rapid prototyping, heat treating, and foundry support services. The company leverages advanced technology including DISA automated molding machines, Foxall automated finishing cells, robotic pouring systems, and MAGMASOFT solidification modeling software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boltless Adjustable Braces Versatile ductile or malleable iron braces designed for railroad trackwork, usable as switch braces or guard rail braces with a three-part design for easy installation and adjustment.
• Iron Flanges American-made ductile iron flanges including Back-Up Flanges for Angle Face Ring and Stub End, and Lap Joint Flanges. All flanges are ANSI B16.5 Class 150 Lb. Bolt Circle, available in various sizes.
• Malleable Iron Castings Precision-crafted malleable iron castings for pipe fittings, brackets, electrical hardware, and machinery components across transportation, agriculture, construction, and industrial applications.
• Ductile Iron Castings Strength and versatility-focused ductile iron castings for brackets, housings, and machinery components across transportation, heavy equipment, and waterworks industries. Includes Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI).
• Aluminum Castings

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-week lead time with 96% on-time delivery rate
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pennsylvania Foundry AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Industry association. Buck Company hosted PFA members at its Quarryville facility for a visit focused on collaboration and shared industry advancement. Event brought together foundry professionals from across the state.
• Richmond Foundry, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Added to the Dixon Group family of companies. This acquisition allows Buck Company to focus on aluminum castings while Richmond handles all brass and bronze casting work, expanding overall casting capabilities.
• American Foundry Society (AFS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Industry association. Buck Company participates in AFS events including CastExpo 2025, Women in Metalcasting initiatives, and scholarship programs. Recognized as an AFS Corporate Member.
• SFSA (Steel Founders Society of America)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Industry association. Buck Company participates in the SFSA Cast in Steel competition at CastExpo, supporting student education and industry workforce development.
• DISA (Disa Match)coreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment manufacturer. Buck Company uses DISA Match machines - DISA Match 130 in non-ferrous foundry (2006) and DISA Match 20/24 in ferrous foundry (2015). These are automated molding machines with automatic core-setting capabilities.
• FoxallcoreTechnology or IntegrationRobotic casting finishing cell manufacturer. Buck Company has installed four Foxall Automated Casting Finishing Cells (first in 2002, most recent in 2023) for automated grinding and finishing operations.
• MAGMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware provider. Buck Company uses MAGMASOFT solidification software to model pours, predict and prevent defects, optimize gating systems, and eliminate porosity at intersecting geometries.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Waupaca Foundry: One of the largest iron foundries in the U.S., producing gray, ductile, and compacted graphite iron castings for automotive and industrial customers. Most directly comparable to Buck's ferrous foundry in terms of process and end-market exposure.
• Grede Holdings: U.S. iron and steel foundry producing ductile iron, gray iron, and specialty steel castings for transportation, industrial, and agricultural markets. Closely matches Buck's iron-casting capabilities and customer mix.
• Metaltek International: Diversified metal casting manufacturer offering ferrous and non-ferrous (aluminum, bronze, brass) castings with in-house engineering, machining, and metallurgical services — a very similar broad-alloy job-shop model to Buck.
• Eagle Alloy: Mid-size U.S. foundry producing ferrous and non-ferrous castings with prototyping, machining, and heat-treat capabilities. Comparable in scale, service breadth, and target end markets.
• Dotson Iron Castings: Iron foundry producing ductile and gray iron castings for industrial, agricultural, and heavy equipment customers. Comparable in alloy focus and customer base to Buck's ferrous operation.
• Carondelet Castings: Non-ferrous foundry producing bronze, brass, and aluminum castings for industrial, marine, and valve applications. Directly comparable to Buck's non-ferrous (aluminum, bronze, brass) casting capabilities.
• Harrison Steel Castings: Steel and iron foundry producing carbon, low-alloy, and stainless steel castings for heavy industrial and energy customers. Comparable on engineering-led, custom casting services.
• Benton Foundry: Iron foundry specializing in short-run ductile and gray iron castings with in-house machining and pattern-making — comparable in scale and job-shop orientation.
• Richmond Foundry: Non-ferrous foundry producing brass and bronze castings that was added to the Dixon Group family in 2025 alongside Buck Company. Direct sister company with overlapping capabilities in copper-alloy castings.

Broad incumbents

• Precision Castparts Corp: Large diversified metal castings and aerospace components supplier (now part of Berkshire Hathaway). Broad incumbent with significant iron, steel, and superalloy casting operations serving overlapping industrial end-markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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