Waltek Acquires Funk Finecast
Minnesota¡¯s Waltek Inc. has acquired Columbus, OH-based Funk Finecast Inc., through a subsidiary, according to a Waltek statement. Both companies produce precision Investment castings, and the consolidation of the two will result in a larger, more integrated operation in Ramsey, MN.
The purchase brings full-service machining capability to Waltek, and additional production automation, which will reduce customer lead times and improve on-time and in-full deliveries to customers. Waltek estimated adding the new capabilities will create more than 50 new jobs at its Minnesota plant.
The value of the purchase has not been released.
Waltek produces investment castings for medical devices, aerospace, military, energy production, and general industrial applications. President and CEO Dr. Tom Bartoe said the purchase is one of many planned strategic moves that are Lost wax casting bringing Waltek closer to its goal of being a full-service investment caster.
