Columbia Steel Cast Products LLC

01/11/2023

Columbia Steel Casting Co., Inc. reaches agreement with CMS Cepcor Group

January 2023 — Columbia Steel Casting Co., Inc has reached an agreement with the CMS Cepcor Group for the sale of key commercial and technical assets. The agreement will see the CMS Cepcor Group incorporate a new company “Columbia Steel Cast Products LLC”, which will trade independently as “Columbia Steel” and retain the key Columbia Steel engineering, sales, and commercial team. The CMS Cepcor Group is excited to further expand its global footprint, as well as grow the respected reputation Columbia Steel has held in the aggregate and mining marketplace for decades.

Mike Moehnke, Columbia Sales and Marketing Director, explains, “Columbia Steel customers will be able to get the same parts in the same alloys they have come to depend upon, and moving forwards they will be able to do so at more competitive price point. In addition, key individuals in engineering and sales will be coming on-board to provide a smooth customer service transition.”

There is also a personal side to this new chapter in the story of Columbia Steel, as noted by Martha Cox, Columbia CEO, who is among the third generation of her family to be part of the company. “With joy and excitement, we’re looking forward to 2023 and a new beginning for the Columbia Steel brand. Our Portland, Oregon manufacturing plant has closed, but we’re proud that our legacy will continue in the North American market under the Columbia Steel name, backed by the considerable skill and support of CMS Cepcor.”

Chris Sydenham, the CEO of CMS Cepcor Groups US operations said the following “Columbia Steel is a company which I have looked up to and admired since I started my career in this industry 25 years ago. As a long-proven market leader in crusher liner optimization, with strong technical capabilities and genuine customer focus, Columbia Steel is well aligned with CMS Cepcor. It was a pleasure working on this agreement with Martha and her team, and to reach such a positive outcome that will guarantee Columbia Steel’s legacy and positive impact on the industry will continue”.

CMS Cepcor is a global aftermarket leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of premium replacement parts to suit the leading crushing brands and models including all popular gyratory, cone, and jaw crushers. The company was incorporated in 1986 and continues to operate from its head office in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. CMS Cepcor currently distributes its products to over 140 countries and has offices in three continents.


For further inquiries, please contact:
Mike Moehnke
509-688-9152
[email protected]

11/01/2022

11/01/2022

Here are more photos from of our final pour. There were two heats that morning, finishing up at about 6:40 AM, October 28, 2022.
-- Leslie H.

10/28/2022

A couple quick photos of our final pour, 6:40 AM, October 28, 2022.
I'm sorting through a lot more photos from this morning, and will try to post them next week.
-- Leslie H.

08/16/2022

It's OSHA's "Safe + Sound Week", August 15-21, 2022, and we're talking to Columbia Steel's Safety Team on our blog. What's it like running a safety program for over 200 employees? Read about it at https://www.columbiasteel.com/news/safety/safe-and-sound-week/

07/19/2022

If you like making things, fixing things, learning things... Columbia Steel wants to meet you during the WorkSource Vancouver Hiring Event, Wed. July 20 from 10am-12pm, 204 SE Stonemill Drive, Suite 215, in Vancouver, WA.

Open positions include: Mechanics, Grinder, Foundry Trainee (entry level), Mobile Equipment Operator, Pour Crew, Sandmill Operator, Molders, and Experienced Foundry Workers. Let's make things that make a difference! Learn more at https://www.columbiasteel.com/jobs.

07/04/2022

We hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday. We’d also like to pay tribute to the Columbia Steel team members who will be hard at work this long holiday weekend, continuing our country’s tradition of manufacturing excellence. We couldn’t do it without you. Happy !

06/14/2022

June may be National Safety Month, but every day we’re committed to creating safe and healthy work environments here at Columbia Steel. We continually invest in training, equipment, and our facility for the safety and health of our employees, contractors, and visitors. Through our proactive measures, promoting a culture of safety at work and seeking advice from industry experts, we put our employees’ health at the forefront. That’s the attitude we’ve always taken to foster an enhanced spirit of safety in our daily operations. Learn more about all our safety initiatives.

https://www.columbiasteel.com/news/pressandmedia/covid-employee-health/

06/09/2022

We’re back! Columbia Steel representatives are at the 36th Annual Elko Mining Expo in Elko, Nevada, now! Stop by Booth #513, say “hello,” and talk with us about what’s new in crusher wear parts and our wear analysis services.

Optimize Your Crusher Performance with a Customized Wear Study In early June, Columbia Steel representatives will attend the 36th annual Elko Mining Expo in Elko, Nevada, alongside many of our industry colleagues. Events like this remind us of our connections

06/08/2022

Since our founding more than 120 years ago, serving the mining industry has been a cornerstone of our business. That’s one of the reasons we’re looking forward to attending the upcoming Elko Mining Expo in Nevada, June 9-10. From customized wear studies to new developments in techniques and technology, we’ll be listening to attendees and sharing information about how we can help them improve equipment performance and wear-life. Our latest blog provides a peek into our strategies for customized studies and our latest high-quality products. Read is here.

Optimize Your Crusher Performance with a Customized Wear Study In early June, Columbia Steel representatives will attend the 36th annual Elko Mining Expo in Elko, Nevada, alongside many of our industry colleagues. Events like this remind us of our connections

06/03/2022

This is how the big kids crush...! Read all about it in Pit & Quarry Magazine.

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