Oberdorfer to close the doors of DeWitt Aluminum Foundry

NEW YORK (Scrap Monster) : The Oberdorfer DeWitt Aluminum Casting Foundry, one of the oldest manufacturing unit in Syracuse area, will soon become part of the history. The company has notified that its aluminum foundry on Thompson Road will officially shut down on May 3^rd.

The unit which started its operation in late 19^th century had been a major producer of cylinder heads and other vital military items. Oberdorfer was the specialized manufacturer of complicated aluminium castings for airplane engines.

The company which survived many recessions in its long run, could not withstand the 2008 recession.

With the disastrous fall of the aviation industry, Oberdorfer lost its main client. The cancellation of bulk orders by the aviation companies were but signals of the tough road ahead. Added to this was the huge increase in raw material costs.

The slump in sales and rising costs forced the management to arrive at the inevitable decision to shut down the plant.

There are 86 employees still working in DeWitt. With the company closing its doors, all of them will lose their job.