Mark Horner

31-33 Manufacturing

331512 Steel Investment Foundries

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing steel investment castings. Investment molds are formed by covering a wax shape with a refractory slurry. After the refractory slurry hardens, the wax is melted, leaving a seamless mold. Investment molds provide highly detailed, consistent castings. Establishments in this industry purchase steel made in other establishments.

Average Jobs Employed 56
Average Loan Given $815,992
Number of Loans Given 50
Total Amount Loaned $40,799,583

Manufacturing steel castings (except steel investment castings) are classified in U.S. Industry 331513, Steel Foundries (except Investment).

Manufacturing steel investment castings and further manufacturing them into finished products are classified based on the specific finished product.