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Founded in 1978 by Ted Hohman, Cascade Die Casting( CDC) has a long-standing history in the casting industry. From its three divisions, Atlantic, Great Lakes and Mid-State, the company focuses on the manufacture of aluminum and zinc die castings, delivered by its 340 dedicated employees. Servicing a vast array of automotive sectors, CDC’ s parts can be found in vehicles ranging from golf carts to tractors, with its bluechip client base appreciating its quality assurance and attention to detail.
Current CEO Pat Greene joined the business in 1992, became Ted’ s partner in 2004, and, after Ted’ s retirement 15 years ago, he has been at the helm of the business. Longevity and excellence remain the company’ s priorities over short-term financial gains, supported by the continued involvement of the founding family on the board. Pat elaborates on the offerings that form the backbone of the company’ s success:
“ Alongside the vast array of automotive parts, we also produce components for various appliances, such as the KitchenAid mixer, for which we manufacture all the parts except the motor itself. We also provide parts for various other appliances, including hand dryers and washing machines.”
Pat goes on to outline the factors that differentiate the business in a crowded and competitive marketplace:“ A few years ago we asked our customers this very question. The response we got was our customer service, our technical expertise in die casting, and our ability to respond quickly. It was useful to get that feedback, and we tend to agree that these three areas stand out as strengths of ours.”
Another significant asset in the company’ s arsenal is its three cutting-edge die cast manufacturing plants. With the plant at High Point having recently initiated an impressive capital investment campaign, Pat shares some of the details:“ We’ ve been
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