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Debunking 4 Die Casting Misconceptions

Die casting is a common manufacturing process used in various industries, including: automotive, alternative energy, recreational, medical/dental, lawn & garden, lighting, electronics, power tools, and many others. Despite its widespread use, several misconceptions surround it that often cloud its true potential. In this blog, Chicago

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CWM Recycling Stats – February 2024

In February 2024, CWM recycled the following to Imperial Recycling: Local recycler Groot also picked up roughly 850 pounds of mixed recyclables, including cans, bottles, plastic bottles, newspapers, etc., from our blue barrels throughout the facility. In total for the month of February, CWM was

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CWM Recycling Stats – January 2024

In January 2024, CWM recycled the following to Imperial Recycling: In January 2024, CWM diverted 1,580 pounds of recyclable waste from our landfills! Check out our environmental practices page for stats from 2023, and 2024 YTD.

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December Recycling Stats & 2023 Recap

In December 2023, CWM recycled the following to Imperial Recycling: 1,297 lbs. of Cardboard 199 lbs. of Plastic 159 lbs. of Paper 1,262 lbs. of Wood Groot picked up roughly four cubic yards of mixed recyclables, including 425 pounds of cans, bottles, plastic bottles, newspapers,

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CWM Recycling Stats – November 2023

In November, CWM recycled the following to Imperial Recycling: 1,821 lbs. of cardboard 179 lbs. of plastic 102 lbs. of paper 2,495 lbs. of wood Groot Recycling also collected roughly four cubic yards of mixed recyclables, including 425 pounds of cans, bottles, plastic bottles, newspapers,

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Giving Tuesday 2023 – How CWM Gives Back

Walter Treiber Sr., grandfather of current President/CEO Eric Treiber, created the Chicago White Metal Charitable Foundation in 1961. The Foundation was established to share CWM’s successes with surrounding communities.   The Charitable Foundation at CWM actively promotes employee engagement in identifying and expressing their strong interests

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CWM Recycling Stats – October 2023

In October, CWM recycled the following to Imperial Recycling: 835 lbs. of cardboard 196 lbs. of plastic 52 lbs. of paper 1,139 lbs. of wood CWM also delivered 4 pounds of Styrofoam to the Village of Western Springs Public Work. Groot Recycling picked up roughly

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The Evolution of High-Pressure Die Casting: Mid-19th Century to Today

Since its inception, the high-pressure die casting process has experienced substantial advancements, evolving from a primitive process into a contemporary, highly efficient, and technologically advanced manufacturing method. The growth and progress of die casting helped improve the competitiveness of various industries ranging from automotive and

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CWM Recycling Stats – September 2023

In September 2023, CWM recycled the following to Imperial Recycling: In addition to that, our partner Groot picked up nearly 5 yards of mixed recyclables. That included 479 pounds of cans, plastic bottles, newspapers, etc., deposited in our blue barrels around the facility. In September,

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