Congressman Ryan Tours Aesir Metals

(Warren, OH) – Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-17), member of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations, was in Struthers today to tour Aesir Metals. He was joined by Aesir Metals’ co-founders Sarah Jordan and Mark DeBruin. Founded in 2009, Aesir Metals has developed an innovative casting technique that aims to streamline prototype manufacturing.  At this facility, Aesir Metals’ focus is on prototypes, short to medium runs, and replacement parts made of iron or steel using the lost foam casting process. This technique eliminates the need for other costs such as machining and heat treating.

“Small business innovation is why the U.S. remains a world leader in manufacturing, in spite of the unfair trade practices of countries like China,” stated Congressman Ryan.  “Aesir has figured out how to use Styrofoam and sand in its casting process to create needed shapes. Through this unique process, they are able to cut time and wasted materials out of the production cycle by largely eliminating machining, welding and grinding. It is exactly this kind of forward thinking that has enabled the Mahoning Valley to lead the nation in manufacturing job creation."

Aesir Metals has supplied products to a variety of companies from a range of commercial sectors such as defense, agriculture, and transportation. The company is located in the CASTLO Industrial Park in Struthers, Ohio. For additional information, please visit their website http://www.aesirmetals.com/.

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