Liberty Casting is the largest acquisition in Canerector’s history. But size alone is never what draws Canerector to a business. It looks for strength. Strength in team. Strength in expertise. Strength in the way a business shows up for its customers. That is what made Liberty Casting such a great fit.
Based in Delaware, Ohio, Liberty Casting is an American cast iron foundry with a long history of producing high-quality gray and ductile iron castings. Operating from two locations equipped with modern manufacturing equipment and advanced process control systems, Liberty has built a reputation for consistency, quality, and reliability. But ask anyone who knows the business well, and they will tell you it is the people, their experience, pride, and problem-solving mindset, that truly set Liberty apart.
That combination of technical capability and strong culture is what drew Canerector to the business.
“Liberty Casting’s capabilities are highly complementary to our existing operations, expanding our ability to pour iron castings in size ranges we do not currently serve,” said Wendell Kauffman, leader of Canerector’s Foundrion Group. “But just as importantly, their people, experience, and way of working feel like a natural fit.”
For Liberty Casting, joining Canerector represents both continuity and opportunity.
“Joining Canerector marks an exciting chapter for our team,” shared Josh Gary, General Manager of Liberty Casting. “We are proud of our people, our capabilities, and the relationships we have built with our customers over many years. This partnership allows us to continue investing in our team and our facilities, while staying true to the quality and reliability our customers count on.”
That long-term mindset has guided Canerector’s growth for decades. Rather than centralizing operations, the company focuses on preserving what makes each business successful, empowering local leadership while offering the support, perspective, and stability that come with being part of a larger network.
“We’ve always focused on acquiring strong businesses led by strong local teams, like Liberty Casting,” said Amanda Hawkins, Canerector’s CEO. “That this is the largest acquisition in our history makes it a significant milestone for us, and one that reflects how we are continuing to build Canerector for the long term.”
Now part of Canerector’s network and the Foundrion peer group, Liberty Casting is positioned to do what it has always done: deliver exceptional castings, while benefiting from shared insight, expanded capability, and a community of businesses facing similar challenges and opportunities.
We are proud to welcome Liberty Casting and excited about what we will build together.
For more information on Liberty Casting please visit www.foundriongroup.com.