Aarowcast changes hands

Charter Manufacturing announced Nov. 23 that it has acquired Aarrowcast Inc., the Shawano-based privately held company that is considered a leading manufacturer of high-quality gray and ductile iron castings.

“As a growth company, we continually evaluate opportunities to enhance our business,” said John W. Mellowes, CEO of Charter Manufacturing. “This acquisition expands our metals manufacturing offerings and will increase diversification of both our customer base and end markets.”

Aarrowcast is North America’s premier green sand foundry, offering a broad range of complex iron casting solutions to leading original equipment manufacturers and Tier 1 supplier customers across a broad set of industries, including agricultural equipment, compressors/hydraulics, defense contractors, construction and mining, heavy-duty off-road vehicles and more.

The company, with about 290 employees at its Shawano facility, produces an estimated 85 million pounds of castings annually to more than 100 customers in various industrial sectors.

“Becoming part of Charter Manufacturing is a good strategic and cultural fit for Aarrowcast,” said Randy Brull, president and CEO of Aarrowcast. “Both companies are passionate about metals manufacturing and are committed to customer service, product innovation and growth. We are excited about working together and what the next chapter will bring.”

Aarrowcast will operate as Charter Aarrowcast, joining Charter’s existing family of metals manufacturing businesses – Charter Automotive, Charter Dura-Bar, Charter Steel and Charter Wire. Mellowes said Brull will continue to lead the Aarrowcast business and report to

Bob Venable, president and chief operating officer of Charter Manufacturing.

“We are committed to a long-term investment in Aarrowcast’s capacity and capabilities, and driving positive outcomes for its stakeholders – employees, customers and the greater Shawano community,“ Mellowes said. “We’re excited about what lies ahead.”

This transaction was supported by Citizens Capital Markets Inc., which served as the exclusive financial adviser to Aarrowcast.