Empire Casting

What Empire Casting does

Empire Die Casting Co., operating as Empire Casting, is a privately held North American high-pressure die casting manufacturer founded in 1947 and headquartered in a 200,000-square-foot facility in Macedonia, Ohio. The company produces precision aluminum, zinc, and miniature zinc die cast components through cold chamber aluminum casting (22 machines, 400–1300 tons), hot chamber zinc casting (19 machines, 100–850 tons), and miniature zinc four-slide casting (14 machines, up to 20 tons). Value-added services including MAGMA-based process simulation, in-house tool and die construction, CNC machining (5 vertical mills, 4 lathes), and coordinate-measuring-machine-based quality assurance are integrated under a single-roof vertical model.

The company serves multinational customers across twelve or more verticals including automotive Tier 2/3, medical equipment, aerospace, military, locomotive, oil and gas, electronics, food processing, home appliance, lawn and garden, power tools, pumps and valves, and sports and recreation. It holds ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016 (automotive), and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, which are table stakes for qualification into regulated customer supply chains. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with project-based, quote-driven pricing, no public price list, and no third-party distribution; lead capture runs through a website Request a Quote form plus inbound email to sales and customer service.

Since 2014, Empire has been owned by Yogendra N. Rahangdale, who also controls Kay Manufacturing (precision automotive powertrain, acquired 2017), Sigma Machine (extruded aluminum machining with EV focus, acquired 2023), Diversified Manufacturing & Assembly, and Delta Precision Components LLC as the parent. Empire serves as the core die casting operating entity within this industrial platform, which the same operator previously scaled Whitehall Industries from $32M to $120M within five years. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the asset base, certification stack, and multi-vertical multinational customer reach position Empire as a low-volume-through-high-volume custom die casting supplier serving technically demanding applications.

Name

Empire Casting

Legal name

Empire Die Casting Co.

Website

https://www.empirecastingco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Empire Casting is a privately held North American high-pressure die casting manufacturer producing precision aluminum, zinc, and miniature zinc components from a 200,000-square-foot facility in Macedonia, Ohio, serving automotive, medical, aerospace, military, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Metal Die Casting

NAICS

Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries (331523), Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514)

SIC

Nonferrous Foundries (Castings) (3360)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAKACAM

Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Aluminum (Bauxite, Alumina & Primary/Secondary Smelting)

SECONDARYIMAKACAE

Aluminum Casting & Ingot/Billet/Slab Production

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Aluminum (Bauxite, Alumina & Primary/Secondary Smelting)

Keywords

• Aluminum die casting
• Zinc die casting
• CNC machining services
• Precision metal casting
• Tool and die making

Headquarters

HQ city

Macedonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Die Casting Manufacturing: Project-based custom manufacturing services for aluminum, zinc, and miniature zinc die cast components. Revenue is generated through one-time manufacturing projects based on customer specifications, with pricing determined by project complexity, volume, and material requirements. The company handles the complete production lifecycle from engineering design through machining and finishing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Empire Casting is a manufacturer of high-pressure aluminum and zinc die cast components, operating 22 aluminum die cast machines (400-1300 tons), 19 zinc die cast machines (100-850 tons), and 14 miniature zinc four-slide machines (up to 20 tons). The company provides a full-service in-house platform covering engineering design, MAGMA simulation, tool and die construction, CNC machining, and quality verification for industrial customers across multiple sectors.

Product overview

Empire Die Casting is a precision die casting manufacturer offering a unified manufacturing platform centered on aluminum and zinc die casting capabilities. The core product portfolio consists of three die casting services: Aluminum Die Casting (22 machines, 400-1300 tons), Zinc Die Casting (19 machines, 100-850 tons), and Miniature Zinc Die Casting (14 four-slide machines, up to 20 tons). These production services are complemented by value-added modules including in-house Machining Operations, Design Considerations engineering consultation, MAGMA Simulation for virtual testing, Tool & Die Shop for tooling support, and Quality Assurance Services for inspection and process control. The company operates as a single-source partner delivering components from initial engineering through casting, machining, and finishing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mini Zinc Division: Specialized miniature zinc die casting department featuring 6 Tech multi-slide machines for complex, high-precision small zinc components.

Products and services

• Aluminum Die Casting High-pressure aluminum die casting services using cold chamber technology, producing lightweight, high-strength components with excellent dimensional stability, high operating temperatures, and superior corrosion resistance. Operates 22 automated aluminum die cast machines ranging from 400 to 1300 tons for customers in aerospace, automotive, military, and industrial sectors.
• Zinc Die Casting Precision zinc die casting using hot chamber technology, offering exceptional repeatability and tight tolerances. Operates 19 zinc die cast machines with tonnages from 100 to 850 tons, producing heavy-duty zinc components for consumer products, HVAC systems, and pump and valve applications.
• Miniature Zinc Die Casting High-precision miniature zinc die casting using 14 high-speed, four-slide machines with tonnages up to 20 tons. Capable of producing parts weighing from 0.0005 lbs to 1.41 lbs with die sizes ranging from 2x2 to 7x11 for complex, net-shape components.
• Machining Operations In-house CNC machining and secondary operations including five vertical CNC mills and four CNC lathes, plus thermal de-burring, hanger blasting, tumble blasting, vibratory cleaning, and washing for complete finishing capabilities.
• Engineering Design Consultation Engineering consultation service reviewing part designs for draft angles, wall thicknesses, tolerances, fillets, radii, ribs and bosses to optimize components for the high-pressure die casting process.
• MAGMA Casting Simulation Advanced casting simulation service using MAGMA software to virtually test mold designs, analyze thermal dynamics, identify porosity issues, and optimize gating and cooling layouts before physical tooling production.
• Tool & Die Shop In-house tool and die construction, modification, and maintenance capabilities including custom trim dies, precision fixtures, work holding devices, custom gauges, and engineering changes to tooling.
• Quality Assurance Services Comprehensive quality verification including dimensional inspection with coordinate measuring machines, spectrometers, hardness testing, and real-time Statistical Process Control (SPC) software monitoring.

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Six Approved External Tooling SuppliersminorOthersLong-term relationships with six approved domestic (US-based) external tooling suppliers for major new tooling builds. These partners provide specialized tooling construction services while Empire maintains in-house tool and die capabilities for maintenance and modifications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dynacast: Global precision die caster producing aluminum, zinc, and magnesium components across multiple industries using both cold and hot chamber processes. Closest direct competitor to Empire's aluminum and zinc die casting model with a comparable multi-vertical strategy.
• Pace Industries: One of North America's largest full-service die casters with aluminum and zinc capabilities across automotive, consumer, and industrial markets. Directly comparable in vertical integration, press range, and multi-vertical exposure.
• Chicago White Metal Casting (CWM): Aluminum and zinc die casting foundry offering design, casting, and secondary machining services. Comparable in mid-market size, magnesium/aluminum/zinc capabilities, and custom project-based B2B model.
• Shiloh Industries (Granges AB): Aluminum and magnesium die casting supplier focused on automotive lightweighting and noise/vibration solutions. Closely comparable in aluminum casting for automotive Tier applications.
• The C.A. Lawton Co. Iron, aluminum, and zinc die casting foundry with CNC machining and value-added services. Comparable vertically integrated single-roof model serving industrial OEMs.
• Quaker City Castings: Aluminum and zinc die casting manufacturer with in-house tooling, machining, and finishing. Comparable in size, process range, and custom B2B project model.
• Mercury Castings: Aluminum and zinc die casting foundry with CNC machining capabilities serving industrial, automotive, and consumer markets. Directly comparable in product mix and vertical integration.
• Premier Die Casting: Aluminum and zinc die casting manufacturer offering in-house engineering, machining, and finishing. Comparable mid-market North American competitor with similar custom project focus.
• Aluminum Die Casting Co. (ADCO): Aluminum and zinc die casting foundry serving aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial markets with in-house tooling and machining. Closely comparable in vertical mix and quality certifications.
• Reiss Manufacturing (Citation Plastics): Zinc and aluminum die casting manufacturer with engineering, tooling, and machining capabilities. Comparable multi-metal die casting focus with custom industrial customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/empirediecasting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/empire-die-casting
• Instagraminstagram.com/empirecastingco

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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