Aerocast manufactures complex aluminum and magnesium alloy castings, primarily for the aerospace industry. The company’s foundry uses the sand casting process to manufacture its products.

Aerocast’s customers include some of the world’s largest aerospace contractors. These contractors manufacture components such as automatic transmission units, fuel pumps, generator housings and engines for aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing.

The aerospace industry is currently growing at record rates and aerospace foundries such as Aerocast are facing unprecedented demand for their products and services. According to the Aerospace Industry Association, industry orders for 2008 are projected at $US 204.4 billion and the industry order backlog is expected to be higher than ever at $US 404.5 billion.