Aluminum Castings Company LLC – QMS Certified to ISO 9001:2015 & PED 2014 with TUV Rheinland of North America
Aluminum Castings Company LLC – QMS Certified to ISO 9001:2015 & PED 2014 with TUV Rheinland of North America
The Aluminum Castings Company aluminum sand foundry is located in Galesburg, Illinois and has been producing high quality aluminum sand castings since 1964. In 2021, Aluminum Castings Company and Alcast Company were acquired by Ligon Industries, LLC.
We specialize in both high quality green sand and air set or no bake sand molds. Both types of our sand molds can also have complex internal sand coring using our shell core sands, cold box sand cores, air set, or no bake sand cores, and oil sand cores to supply you a wide variety of aluminum sand casting options.
We cast several aluminum alloys in our aluminum casting process. These certified aluminum alloys include: Almag 35(535), Tenzaloy 713, 319, 355, 356, A356, 771, and 850 series. Aluminum Castings Company LLC can produce aluminum sand castings of all sizes, with our newest Kloster air set molding equipment we are able to produce air set, or no bake sand molds up to 12 feet long and 4 tons in weight!
In 2011 Aluminum Castings Corp. of Galesburg Illinois became a subsidiary of Alcast Company, a permanent mold aluminum foundry in Peoria Illinois. This will allow our aluminum sand foundry to continue to grow with our customers and also offer a wider variety of aluminum castings options, along with heat treat and machining options as well.
In 2015 our aluminum foundry’s name was changed to Aluminum Castings Company LLC, but no other changes were made to the company.
In November of 2018 Aluminum Castings Company purchased and restructured the operating assets of Alcast Company Midwest Works LLC in Fairfield IA to further improve our aluminum casting offerings.
Aluminum Castings Company continuously improves production processes to provide products that consistently meet or exceed customer expectations of Quality, Price, and Delivery.
Josh Kelsey has been with Aluminum Castings Company and Alcast for 7 years and has served as President since 2021. With a B.S. in Accounting from Illinois State University, he brings a strong foundation in finance and operations. Previously Vice President of Finance and Operations, Josh also held leadership roles at Caterpillar and Ameren, leading global finance teams and performance initiatives. A former U.S. Navy Petty Officer in Cryptology, his diverse background continues to drive Alcast’s growth and innovation.
Christine (Chrissy) is VP of Finance and Business Resources at Aluminum Castings Company and Alcast, where she leads finance, HR, IT, and customer service. A licensed CPA for eight years, she holds degrees from Illinois Central College and the University of Illinois – Springfield. Her career spans roles at Clifton Gunderson, QST Corporation, and Clifton Larson Allen. She joined Alcast as Controller during the Ligon acquisition, bringing decades of accounting, operations, and leadership experience to her current role.
Jake began his manufacturing journey in a high school pattern shop and earned his B.S. in Industrial Technology from SIUC in 2011. His career includes roles at Caterpillar, Presley’s, and Excel Foundry before joining Aluminum Castings Company and Alcast in 2017. Now VP of Engineering and Technical Services, he oversees production, quality, and innovation. A national archery competitor and Olympic trials qualifier, Jake is known for his technical leadership and commitment to excellence.
Brian began his manufacturing journey in his father’s Tool and Die shop at age 12, developing a passion for precision engineering. He joined Aluminum Castings Company and Alcast in 1990 while attending ICC and later earned his degree from SIUC. Over 34 years, Brian has held key roles including VP of Engineering and now VP of Sales. A mentor and innovator, he helped shape Alcast’s systems and talent—proudly supporting the next generation, including his son Jared, a Senior Foundry Engineer.
Will began his manufacturing career at Aluminum Castings Company and Alcast in 1994 and earned engineering degrees from ICC and Bradley University. He spent 19 years at Caterpillar, rising to Americas Application Engineering Manager, and later served as President of Voss Pattern. Since 2023, he has led operations as VP of Sand Operations at Aluminum Castings Company. A third-generation machinist, Will brings hands-on expertise, strategic vision, and a passion for continuous improvement to every facet of production and leadership.
Mike began his quality career over 30 years ago after attending Illinois Central College, with early expertise in blueprint reading and CMM programming. He spent 22 years at Parsons, gaining leadership experience before joining Aluminum Castins Company and Alcast in 2018. Now Director of Quality, Mike oversees the machine shop’s quality system and IATF processes. Certified in advanced GD&T, he’s known for hands-on leadership, strong customer relations, and a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
With a degree in industrial maintenance from ICC, Zach’s hands-on background in mechanics and design led him from part-time technician to our Director of Plant Assets & Technology. He oversees maintenance, construction, and the company’s proprietary pump systems, while also supporting education outreach and apprenticeships. A strong advocate for skilled trades, Zach’s leadership has helped shape Alcast and Aluminum Casting Company’s operations and community partnerships.
Aluminum Castings Company LLC – QMS Certified to ISO 9001:2015 & PED 2014 with TUV Rheinland of North America
