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Alcastco Die Casting Company

Alcastco Die Casting Company was established and has been at its current location since 1995. Alcastco was the former Kwick Cast Die Casting Company, and they located at 9180 San Fernando Road in Sun Valley California, just two miles away from us, Kinetic Die Casting Company. Many of the Alcastco Diecasting employees stayed with the company when it transferred from Kwickcast to Alcastco almost 20 years ago.

Alcastco primarily produces outdoor light products, their two largest customers are competitors in the outdoor lighting field: Kim Lighting Company and Sun Valley Lighting Company.

Alcastco produces parts in aluminum, brass and zinc. Brass (#1) and aluminum (#2) being the most of their business and then zinc (#3). They die cast zinc using cold chamber die casting machines.

Alcastco was known throughout Southern California as one of the two cheapest or least expensive if you prefer, die casting companies around. But, it looks like the ownership of Alcastco ran out of money, just conjecture on my part. Yesterday, I learned from the management of Alcastco that they will be closing their doors by the end of May or June 2013.

It is sad to me that another Southern California Manufacturing company is closing. I will personally miss Alcastco Die Casting Company and their competitive fighting spirit.

Best regards,

Bob Thomas
Kinetic Die Casting Company
6918 Beck Avenue
North Hollywood, California 91605
818-982-9200
Sales@kineticdc.com
http://www.kineticdiecasting.com/history.html

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Die Casting Company Closures 2012

14 January 2013 – There were 38 Die Casting Companies in Southern California in 1994. Kinetic Die Casting Company was founded in 1994.

From 1994 to 2013 is 19 years. That period of time seems like a long term or a short term, depending on your frame of reference. For a house pet 19 years is a long time. For a manufacturing company, 19 years is just getting into a healthy stride. Manufacturing companies depend on job-shop manufacturing companies, such as Kinetic Die Casting Company, to make their aluminum and zinc parts. Die Casting is essential in producing manufacturing metal parts.

On Monday, December 20th, 2010, I wrote an article because I was shocked at the closure of another die casting company competitor, 12 closed die casting companies since Kinetic Die Casting was founded in 1994. The article was titled:

Why did these California Die Casting Companies Close

https://www.kineticdiecasting.com/kdc/why-did-these-california-die-casting-companies-close/

Now, two (2) years later the list has grown by another six (6) die casting companies. Six company closures in two years is very significant. Since 1994, there are 18 Die Casting Companies that are gone in the last 19 years. Many of these companies were 30 to 50 years old. These companies are listed below:

  1. AQ Die Casting Company, Chatsworth California.
  2. C&D Die Casting Company, Chatsworth California.
  3. Chapman Die Casting Company, City of Industry California.
  4. Coast Die Casting Company, Gardena California.
  5. Commercial Die Casting Company, Vernon California.
  6. Compu Die Casting Company, Compton California.
  7. Del Mar Die Casting Company, Gardena California.
  8. Die Cast Manufacturing Company, Bloomington California.
  9. Drumheller Industries, Sun Valley California.
  10. Kim Lighting Die Casting, Ontario California.
  11. Lansco Die Casting Company, City of Industry California.
  12. Los Angeles Die Casting Company, Commerce California.
  13. Modern Die Casting Company, Paramount California.
  14. Pomona Die Casting Company, Pomona California.
  15. Royal Die Casting Company, Burbank California
  16. Spencer Die Casting Company, Vernon California.
  17. Team Quick Die Casting, Compton California.
  18. Universal Die Casting Company, Los Angeles California.

Of the remaining 21 die casting companies, some are doing very well, while others will probably die off in the next two years. Kinetic Die Casting Company, is one of the healthier companies because we are growing while others are declining.

I do not believe that these 18 missing manufacturing company suppliers should be easily forgotten. People lost jobs. People lost hope. California has a weaker economy because these 18 manufacturing supplier companies are gone or absorbed. I am sorry to see the passing of these great companies.

Kinetic Die Casting Company
800-524-8083
www.kineticdiecasting.com

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Southern California Die Casting Companies

Not to many years ago, there were over 70 die casting companies in the Southern California area. In 2010, I posted a list of

  • 2010 Die Casting Companies in Southern California“.
  • https://www.kineticdiecasting.com/kdc/die-casting-companies-remaining-in-2010

    When I posted the list, (Thursday, December 30th, 2010), there were 26 die casting companies remaining in Southern California. Two (2) years later, five (5) more die casting companies have closed or were taken over. Now, as of December 27, 2012, there are 21 die casting companies remaining in Southern California.

    Here is the 2012 Southern California Die Casting Company List:

    1. Alcastco Die Casting Company
    2. Alloy Die Casting Company
    3. Aluminum Die Casting Company
    4. Ambritt Die Casting Company
    5. American Die Casting Company
    6. Arrow Die Casting Company
    7. Art Mold Die Casting Company
    8. Bucy Die Casting Company
    9. California Die Casting Company
    10. Cast Engineered Products Company
    11. Cast-Rite Die Casting Company
    12. Cox Die Casting Company
    13. Die Cast of America Company
    14. Dynacast Company
    15. Hyatt Die Casting Company
    16. International Die Casting Company
    17. Kenwalt Die Casting Company
    18. Kinetic Die Casting Company
    19. Pacific Die Casting Company
    20. Pioneer Die Casting Company
    21. Rangers Die Casting Company

    Kinetic Die Casting Company is doing very well. A few other of these die casting companies are doing well, but some of these companies are nearly out of business.

    If you are a buyer of die casting parts in Southern California, consider this:

    1. If the die casting parts you are buying are “cheap” or more expensive everywhere else you look, your die casting supplier is hurting and may go out of business.
    2. If your die casting supplier does go out of business, how do you get your die casting tooling?

    Kinetic Die Casting Company:
    The good news for you and our Kinetic Die Casting Company customers, is that we finished the 2012 year very strong.

    We have a full work backlog for January 2013 and we look forward to obtaining greater goals in future years.

    You should consider moving your die casting part requirements to Kinetic Die Casting Company if you are unsure of your present die casting parts supplier.

    Our Motto:

    Quality die cast parts delivered on time.

    Kinetic Die Casting is an aluminum and zinc die casting company. If you would like to know more information, please call us or visit our website:

    Kinetic Die Casting Company
    https://www.kineticdiecasting.com
    (800) 524-8083
    sales@kineticdc.com

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    Die Casting Company

    Die Casting Company. Since die casting is expected, more and more companies that focus in this method are growing all around the world. Normally, die casting company would simply lean towards the method of zinc die casting since they think that there is a versatility that zinc offers. Like in any other process, zinc parts may be obtainable in any size, shape, and texture depending upon the requirements desirable by a particular costumer. This one is well-known for their noteworthy tolerance when it comes to dimension and their different options in finishing. Aside from this, zinc parts are well-known for their excellent long life.

    In addition, die casting company that specializes in zinc casting take for contemplation that this process offers better deal when it comes to weight and strength. On the other hand, the end result is not a large one since the wall width supplied by this type of casting is light in weight and is thin although they remain sturdy to enjoy longevity. In reality, there are some parts that may last a life span, just as long as the owner practice appropriate care, which is also easy to be accomplished for the reason that die cast zinc parts do not require very high maintenance.

    The finest of all is die casting company that go after die casting zinc parts take console in knowing that this is the cheaper method as contrasted to other casting procedures like sand casting, stamping, and forging. This is for the reason that zinc die casting method does not need heavy pre as well as post-production assistance.

    Kinetic Die Casting manufactures products like heatsink die casting, aluminum housings, and lighting fixtures. If you would like more information, please visit our website:Kinetic Die Casting Company

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    Die Casting Companies

    Die Casting Companies. Metals are extensively utilized these days from complex things like automobiles to simple things like toys. They are extensively utilized because of their durability measure up to other materials like plastic. They are heat resistant so they can exceed higher temperatures compared to other materials. These metals are manufactured in many procedures and one of the most widespread is die casting. Die casting utilizes different alloys such as aluminum, copper, zinc, magnesium, tin, and lead. There are several companies that present services both for the customers and the manufacturers. They present parts that can be employed for production and parts that can be utilized for the daily lives of the clients.

    A die casting company fabricates die casting parts from intricate to easy ones. Businesses such as this also propose different die cast tooling and maintenance of the machines. They offer diverse kinds of tooling such as inserts, trim dies, and casting units. These tooling have different uses and they need holders and bases at times.

    Die casting companies also present parts created from different alloys. Others concentrate in one or two alloys only but a few produce all alloys obtainable. Different alloys consist of different mixtures of alloys to manufacture quality parts.

    Die casting companies’ present parts that are fabricated with the exact procedure to achieve the point of the die cast parts. These parts are typically for difficult machines like that of the automobiles or office equipment.

    These companies compete through the quality of the parts that they create and the price of the parts that they offer. They also compete through the assortment of products that they offer.

    Kinetic Die Casting manufactures custom metal parts to their customer. If you would like more information about Kinetic Die Casting, please visit our website:Kinetic Die Casting Company

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