Back and forth. Back and forth. 50,000 pounds of molten #copper alloy in constant motion. The furnace keeps the rhythm, guiding every element into place. 🔥
Mar 6

Going to @americanfoundrysociety CastExpo in Atlanta?⠀
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Join the Federal Metal team for an Open House at @derbiergarten! 🍻⠀
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📅 Saturday, April 12⠀
⏰ 4–7 PM⠀
📍 300 Marietta Street NW, Atlanta⠀
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Great company, great food—hope to see you there!
Mar 5

Did You Know? Copper doesn’t just kill bacteria—it destroys them!⠀
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When bacteria land on #copper, its ions trigger Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)—highly reactive molecules that unleash a cascade of destruction. Cell membranes rupture, vital processes fail, and bacteria suffer molecular-level carnage, making resistance nearly impossible. Hospitals using copper alloys see 80% fewer bacteria—even without cleaning!
Mar 4

It`s Monday! Meet Marc.⠀
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We like to say that while Federal Metal is 112 years old, we`re always in startup mode. The reason for that is embodied by guys like Marc. He was born with an #entrepreneurial spirit and began his career in his own family business. But for the last six years, Marc has been injecting new ideas and providing key leadership to our chopping operation in Cleveland.
Mar 3

Federal Metal mourns the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Rik Kohn. He joined the company in 1981, and for 35 years left an indelible mark on who we are, along with so many of our customers and suppliers.
Feb 27

It’s Monday! Meet Loretta.⠀
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In Good to Great, Jim Collins says the best way to handle uncertainty is to have a busload of people who can adapt and excel—because "great vision without great people is irrelevant."⠀
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Wow, are we glad Loretta is on our bus! Whether in accounting, shipping, or purchasing, she never misses an opportunity to make an impact.
Feb 24

"We’re makin’ red #brass, oh, it’s burnin’ bright,⠀
Casting dreams in the glow of the night.⠀
From the furnace deep, where the alloys blend,⠀
The heart of the fire, it’ll never end."
Feb 21

While Chris is in the Big Easy, Team Federal Metal is fully represented in St. Louis at the @we_are_rema Mid-America Chapter Consumers Night Banquet. Brady, Nick, Kenny, and Ryan are there to connect with industry friends and suppliers—always a great night to strengthen relationships and enjoy good company!
Feb 20

Federal Metal VP Chris Greenfield is off to New Orleans for the NFFS Industry Executive Conference, where business meets Bourbon Street! With expert-led sessions, big industry conversations, and a little French Quarter flair, ⚜️ it’s sure to be an inspiring week of learning and networking with a great group of #foundry leaders.⠀
Feb 19
