Description

Omega Castings, Inc., established in 1975 by Robert Cutshall, is a leading global manufacturer specializing in high-quality alloy cast link conveyor belts and related assemblies. Headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, the company was strategically founded during a gas shortage to leverage the region's natural gas reserves, ensuring reliable fuel for its operations. Omega Castings is renowned for its superior metallurgical and dimensional integrity in alloy castings, employing advanced techniques such as resin bonded shell molding, precision machining to remove casting draft, application of anti-seize coatings, and re-oxidation processes to enhance product durability and performance. Their product range includes cast link conveyor belts, support roll assemblies, and drive drum assemblies designed to extend furnace life and maximize throughput while reducing operational costs through increased longevity and minimized downtime. Beyond manufacturing, Omega Castings offers complimentary engineering and consulting services, collaborating with expert engineers to optimize furnace efficiency and implement innovative technologies like synchronized drive systems to increase furnace load capacity. The company prides itself on a strong culture driven by the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), emphasizing core values such as humility, tenacity, continuous learning, integrity, and teamwork. This disciplined approach fosters superior quality, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction within the heat treat industry. Over the decades, Omega Castings has continuously invested in technological advancements, including the addition of a metallurgical laboratory, in-house machining, heat-treating furnaces, CAD and simulation software, and finite element analysis to maintain its competitive edge. Despite challenges such as the Great Recession and the loss of its founder in 2020, Omega Castings remains committed to its founding mission of delivering timely, high-value alloy castings and assemblies with honesty, integrity, and a focus on safety and quality as it approaches its 50th anniversary.