Waupaca earns top Ford certification

Waupaca Foundry, Inc., a Hitachi Metals group company which operates a plant in Etowah, Tenn., has earned Q1 Certification from Ford Motor Company.

Waupaca Foundry supplies both gray iron and ductile iron castings to Ford used in braking, suspension, driveline and powertrain. Waupaca’s 900-employee plant in Tell City, Ind., has supplied parts for Ford for over 20 years.

Waupaca Foundry uses a production management system called “Waupaca Way” which engages all employees in continual improvement of casting quality, production efficiency, customer service and on-time delivery.