On November 10, 1975, during a brutal Lake Superior storm, the Edmund Fitzgerald went down with all 29 aboard. Seasoned sailors, engineers, porters, and cooks. Ten were from Ohio.
Despite Gordon Lightfoot’s famous lyric, the ship wasn’t bound for Cleveland but for Zug Island and the National Steel mill in River Rouge, MI.
Fifty years later, the Fitzgerald, her crew and the industry she served remain central to our Great Lakes identity. As manufacturers on these same waters, we ring the bell in their honor.
image credit: Minnesota Historical Society
Nov 12
Today we honor the eight #veterans on our team, and the millions of others around the world, who have selflessly given of themselves so that all of us can live in #freedom. We`ll never take your service for granted. Thank you!
Nov 11
It’s Monday! Meet Chester.⠀
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Actually, he’s Chucky to us—and he’s the guy who handles the hot stuff. Known for his steady focus under pressure and his knack for mentoring new team members, he has a natural ability to make even the toughest days run smoothly. With more than 20 years of experience pouring molten metal, Chucky is one of the most trusted hands in our #foundry.
Nov 10
Did You Know?
#Copper is routinely refined to 99.98% purity (even more pure than Ivory Soap!) before it is acceptable for many electrical applications.
Nov 6
How does #scrapmetal get new life as a #bronze ingot?⠀
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Give us 150 seconds, and we`ll show you what #metal #recycling done right really looks like!⠀
https://youtu.be/L_P-bHHJkG8
Nov 5
Looking for more than just a #job? At our #foundry, you’ll find a #career rooted in tradition, strong connections and a future built on hard work. We’re hiring passionate individuals ready to grow with us in a fun and collaborative environment.
Nov 4
It’s Monday! Meet Rob.⠀
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Experience is a harsh teacher—she gives the test first and the lessons later. For 35 years, Rob has been learning those lessons and passing those tests. For nearly 20 of them, he’s done it here at Federal Metal, leading our #foundry with the kind of steady knowledge only time can teach.
Nov 3
Welcome!⠀
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We don`t just sell the best #brass and #bronze ingot, we can also provide insights and ideas for using that metal most effectively.⠀
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What can we do for you?
Oct 29
