Capabilities

Lawton is a multi-metal, multi-site, multi-capability, casting-centered business like no other. No one else brings the mix of capacity, human, and process capability.

We offer:

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Specializing in High-Alloy and Complex Metallurgical Castings

Iron castings up to 45,000 lbs
Steel castings up to 5,500 lbs

Make sure your castings are manufactured to the highest standard. The Lawton Standard.

Who We Are

The Lawton Standard Co. delivers high-quality iron and steel castings, specializing in complex metallurgical work and offering complete solutions from tooling to finished parts. Backed by advanced technology, expert engineers, ISO certifications, and an integrated supplier network, Lawton upholds the highest standards—The Lawton Standard. Led by the owner of a fifth-generation family foundry, the company operates with a “Family First” culture and a focus on sustainability and future growth.

What We Value

Reliability
Continuous Improvement
Integrity
Innovation
Sustainability

Who We Serve

Heavy industry and equipment
Construction
Off-highway
Mining
Oil and gas
Cement manufacturing
Paper mills
Tool and die
Original equipment manufacturer
Pump and valve
Fluid power
Transportation
Refrigeration and air handling
Aerospace
Recycling
Waste-to-energy

Highlights

Iron castings up to 45,000 lbs
Steel castings up to 5,500 lbs
ISO certified at all locations
Unprecedented experience since 1879
Green Tier 2

Meet the Family

What We Do: Capabilities by Location

Lawton De Pere

Formerly The C.A. Lawton Co.

Gray and ductile iron castings
Producing castings 500 – 30,000 lbs
On-site pattern and machine shop
No-bake molding

Lawton Minster

Formerly The C.A. Lawton Co.

Gray and ductile iron castings
Producing large castings 500-45,000 lbs
Complex cores
No-bake molding
On-site pattern shop
On-site paint and heat treating services

Lawton Hanover

Also known as Penn-Mar Castings (PMC)

Gray and ductile iron castings
Producing castings 250 – 3,700 lbs
Complex cores
Flaskless molding line
No-bake molding

Lawton Anniston

Formerly RMG (Renaissance Manufacturing Group)

All ductile iron grades, including compacted graphite (CGI), ADI, and special chemistries
Produces parts from 5 to 150 lbs
Flask size: 24” x 32” (10” x 10” cope/drag)
Hi-temp and hi-abrasion applications, e.g., SiMo grades

Lawton St. Paul

Also known as Northern Iron (NIM)

Gray, ductile, and austempered iron castings
Up to 250 lbs
Green sand molding lines
On-site full-service machining capabilities
On-site pattern services for production support

Lawton Novi

Proudly offering Temperform and Damascus Steel parts

Steel and stainless steel castings
Producing castings 2 – 5,500 lbs
Shell and ceramic molding
No-bake molding
On-site machine and pattern shop
Hard-facing and protective coatings

Distributors and Suppliers

Lawton Continuous Cast

A.K.A. American Iron

Locations in: Waukesha, WI and Baltimore, MD

Products

Continuous cast iron
Precision machined components

Lawton AMSCO®

Locations in: Wilmington, DE and Sparks, NV

What We Offer

Engineered solutions for surface-mining, metal recycling, and waste-to-energy industries
Fabrication
In-house quality testing
In-house metallurgy
Warehousing

Lawton Grafton

Formerly RMG and Wisconsin Precision Machining

Precision CNC machining for iron and steel castings
Large vertical and horizontal milling
Multi-axis turning
Custom fixture design
Final assembly and packaging
Quality inspection and testing

RMG Sales and Service

Formerly Renaissance Manufacturing Group

RMG Sales and Service, a division of Lawton Standard, supports customers across all Lawton foundries with a focus on delivering engineered cast components. Located in Menomonee Falls, WI, the team provides hands-on service, field visits, and deep casting expertise. From quoting and prototyping to final delivery, they ensure precision, performance, and customer satisfaction.