Quality & Logistics
Mike spent over 30 years in production management before founding Castings and More. Every supplier in this network has been evaluated through direct experience: process capability, quality systems, delivery track record, and whether management is responsive when problems come up.
Supplier Vetting Process
Every supplier in our network has been evaluated through direct experience and ongoing relationship management. With 30+ years of foundry and operations experience, we evaluate suppliers the same way a demanding customer would — looking at process capability, quality systems, reliability, and management responsiveness.
Certifications Across the Network
The following certifications are represented across the network. Coverage varies by supplier and application. We confirm the right certified partner for your specific requirements during quoting.
AS9100D
Aerospace quality management
ISO 9001
General quality management standard
IATF 16949
Automotive quality systems
ISO 14001
Environmental management
ITAR
International Traffic in Arms Regulations
PED
Pressure Equipment Directive
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ABS
American Bureau of Shipping
ASME Sec. III NCA3800
Nuclear component certification
DDP Pricing
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means we quote you a single landed cost that includes the product, freight, customs, and import duties. No surprise charges when the shipment arrives. This is available on appropriate global orders where it simplifies your procurement process.
For orders where DDP isn't the right fit, we can provide transparent FOB and freight estimates so your landed cost is clear from the start.
U.S. Import Order Handling
All import orders from Mexico, Canada, China, or India are processed through our U.S. purchasing and logistics company. You are always working with a domestic counterpart, not navigating foreign suppliers directly.
This structure means your purchase orders, invoicing, and communications stay simple and U.S.-based, while we handle the complexity of international sourcing on the back end.
One Contact from Quote Through Delivery
You work with one contact from the first RFQ through delivery. If a supplier falls behind schedule, a shipment is held at customs, or there's a quality issue on first article, we flag it and handle it. You hear about problems from us before they become your problem.
ITAR & Controlled Data
For ITAR-controlled drawings, export-controlled data, or sensitive technical packages, contact us before submitting files electronically. We will coordinate secure transfer instructions appropriate for your requirements.