Welcome to Brillion Iron Works

About Brillion

Brillion Iron Works, a business unit of Accuride Corporation (NYSE: ACW), operates one of the largest and most versatile iron foundries in the U.S., specializing in products ranging from lightweight, intricate, thin-walled castings to highly-cored, heavy-sectioned castings for a wide range of industries, including the heavy- and medium-duty truck, industrial machinery, and construction equipment markets.

The company was first organized in 1890. It originated as a small machine shop manufacturing farm tools. In 1900 the plant was relocated and new buildings were constructed. The foundry was then added. In 1933 the former company ceased operation. On January 1, 1934, the company was reorganized and started business with R.D. Peters as General Manager. From 1934 and its payroll of 20 people, current employment has grown to approximately 1,000 people.

Brillion Iron Works produces approximately 145,000 net tons of gray and ductile iron castings annually. Brillion ranks among the top ten independent foundries in the United States. Constant plant improvements have made Brillion grow considerably over the past years.

Foundry Information

Market Segments

The market segments we represent include heavy trucks, air-cooled engines, construction equipment, hydraulic valves, light truck / automotive, agricultural, and industrial trucks.

Profile

Total plant site in Brillion, WI: 132 acres
Plant 1: 181,000 square feet, melting capacity 550 tons per day
Plant 2: 163,000 square feet, melting capacity 1,200 tons per day
Plant 4: 148,000 square feet, Foundry cleaning and finishing
Molding: Eight mechanized/automated molding lines
Melting: Eleven coreless induction furnaces with preheaters and two channel induction furnaces
Core Making: In-House – As required by type and volume
Finishing and Cleaning: As required by type and volume
Machining: Inside and outside subcontracted capabilities
Production: 550 – 650 net tons castings per day (60% ductile iron, 40% gray iron)
Casting Weight Range: Less than 1 pound to 350 pounds

Certificates

Brillion Iron Works has earned the following certificates of registration:

Accuride Wheels Gunite Imperial Group Brillion Iron Works