ME Elecmetal has announced its participation in the 2025 Manufacturing Day initiative with an open house event at its US foundry in Duluth, Minnesota.
This event is set to offer a unique opportunity for employees, customers, students, educators and community members to experience first hand the innovation, craftsmanship and career potential that define modern metal casting.
In alignment with the goals of Manufacturing Day – a nationwide initiative dedicated to inspiring the next generation of manufacturing professionals – ME Elecmetal will offer facility tours, live metal casting demonstrations and educational programming designed to highlight the critical role of manufacturing in the US economy.
This event, running from 10:00-14:00 on October 4, is also an opportunity to honour and recognise ME Elecmetal employees by providing them with a platform to share their workplace and contributions with family and friends, the company says.
“At ME Elecmetal, Manufacturing Day is more than a public outreach initiative – it is a celebration of our people and our purpose,” Scott Schudalla, Vice President of Manufacturing at ME Elecmetal, said. “It allows us to highlight the important work being done within our facilities, underscore the value of American manufacturing and demonstrate the potential of metal casting as a meaningful and rewarding career path.”
As a cornerstone of the US manufacturing sector, the metal casting industry supports vital supply chains across aerospace, automotive, agriculture, construction, mining and more. With an estimated 3.8 million manufacturing jobs projected to open in the next decade, events like these are critical in addressing workforce needs and fostering a deeper understanding of the opportunities manufacturing offers.
This event also reflects ME Elecmetal’s broader commitment to community engagement and outreach. The company actively partners with local schools, vocational programs and industry associations to support STEM education, workforce development and sustainability awareness, ME Elecmetal says. From employee volunteer initiatives to charitable contributions, to hands-on learning experiences, ME Elecmetal works to build lasting relationships with the communities where it operates – helping to shape the future of mining and manufacturing by investing in the people who power it.
