During the year 1951 Dixon Valve Corporation purchased a small ferrous foundry in
a scenic community located in the southern area of Lancaster County PA. This foundry
would be known as Buck Iron. Malleable Iron castings were being produced in this
small lay down foundry shop until a Non - Ferrous foundry was added in 1953 to produce
brass, bronze, and aluminum marine hardware castings.
Buck Iron grew and began to build a reputation as a quality supplier through the
1950's and 1960's. Additional space was provided for molding, core making and cleaning.
In 1969 a decision was made to add ductile and gray iron casting to the product
mix. To accomplish this an entirely new foundry was built. This was to be the first
step in a major transformation from a moderately sized foundry to a highly successful
Corporation.
In the year 1970 the new foundry was completed, this foundry featured an eight station
pallet line. In 1972 Buck Iron changed its name to Buck Company Inc. In 1979 a second
molding line was added with a four station pallet line and an B&P automatic
molding machine. The 1980's began with the addition of a 22,000 sq. ft. core room
that linked the old and new buildings. Three additional B&P molding machines
were also added in the early 80's. In 1987 the first Hunter 10 automatic molding
machine was installed in the gray and ductile casting division. In 1989 a hunter20
machine was also added to this division of the foundry.
As Buck Company moved into the 90's it continued to make advancements in foundry
casting technology. New Hunter automatic molding machines with automatic core setting
capabilities were installed. Lampae automatic core machines were installed to increase
core casting production. The foundry adopted a continuous improvement process to
further employee training. In 1999 Buck Company became certified compliant with
ISO 9001:2000.
Buck Company currently produces ductile and gray iron castings utilizing 1 B&P
and 1 Sinto 16x20 Flasksize machine, a Hunter 20 and Hunter 10 machine and a 2 station pallet line for cope
and drag molding. Malleable castings are produced using 2 B&P machines, 3 Hunter
10 machines and a 2 station pallet line for cope and drag molding. Non ferrous castings
are produced using 3 hunter 10 machines, and 5 pallet lines for squeezer and cope
& drag.
Buck Company's vision began in 1951. It was pride that helped the foundry grow.
Dedicated employee teamwork made advancements and a reputation for quality castings
possible. Aggressiveness toward being number 1 in total customer satisfaction will
ensure its prosperity.
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