Farrar Corporation
Vertically integrated ductile iron foundry and machine shop leveraging 3D-printed sand mold technology for rapid prototyping and precision casting.
- CEO / Founder
- Scott Case
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
- Key Investors
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Technology & Products
Key Products
3D-Printed Sand Mold Prototyping; Green Sand Ductile Iron Casting; CNC Machining & Finishing; Custom Assembly & Painting
Technological Advantage
CLAIMED: Seamless transition from 3D-printed prototype molds to production green sand casting. VERIFIED: Vertically integrated facility (pattern shop, foundry, CNC, assembly) with ISO 9001:2015 certification and recent $2.5M+ capital investments in Inductotherm melt systems and DMG-Mori machining centers. DEFENSIBLE: High switching costs due to integrated supply chain, 90+ years of metallurgical expertise, and long-term OEM partnerships.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Eliminates upfront hard tooling costs and reduces prototype lead times from weeks to days by utilizing 3D-printed sand molds, while offering seamless scale-up to high-volume green sand casting and CNC machining under a single vertically integrated roof.
How They Differentiate
Unlike pure-play AM service bureaus, Farrar offers direct scale-up to traditional high-volume casting. Compared to conventional foundries, Farrar's integrated 3D-printed sand prototyping cuts pattern development time from weeks to days, eliminating hard tooling expenses for prototypes and low-volume runs.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
OEMs in heavy truck, agricultural, and industrial equipment sectors requiring precision ductile iron castings and rapid prototyping.
Industry Verticals
Heavy Truck & Transportation; Agricultural Equipment; Industrial Machinery; OEM Manufacturing
Competitors
Waupaca Foundry; Reliance Foundry; ExOne (Desktop Metal)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Estimated annual revenue of $25M-$50M; 72-96 employees; recent capital investments include a $2.5M Inductotherm Melt System and two $750K DMG-Mori NTX2000 machining centers.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1933 as a blacksmith and repair shop; 1988: Shifted focus exclusively to OEM cast and machined parts; 2019: Installed $2.5M Inductotherm Melt System; 2022: Integrated 3D-printed sand technology for rapid prototyping
Notable Customers
Heavy truck manufacturers; Zero-turn lawn mower OEMs; Industrial equipment OEMs