Founded in 1958 by Robert H. Walker, Walker Die Casting
began operation in the basement of a building on the Lewisburg Square.
The company operated a single zinc die casting machine producing hardware
castings for the furniture industry. These first castings weighed less
than ½ ounce. Over time, the company expanded into much larger, more
complex aluminum castings. Customers for these aluminum castings included
automotive companies, tool manufacturers, watercraft companies, and
appliance producers. In 1965 the company moved to its current location
in the Lewisburg Industrial Park. Walker Die Casting's philosophy of
using earnings for growth has helped the company become one of the largest
independently owned die casters in North America. Because current CEO
John Walker has aggressively sought to increase capacities and capabilities
of Walker Die Casting's machinery, the company is one of a few in the
country with the ability to cast large transmission housings. This competitive
advantage has allowed Walker to maintain its customer base and to ensure
a stable workforce.
Since
1987, Ledford Employee Exchange has been an integral part of the Walker
Die Casting workforce. Its employees play a role at Walker Die Casting
in at least two important ways. Employees interested in a short-term
assignment quickly become productive elements in the Ledford-Walker
partnership. Those seeking more long-term employment enjoy the chance
to "try on" Walker Die Casting. At the same time, Walker appreciates
the opportunity to evaluate potential permanent employees through their
assignments from Ledford Exchange. With the constant help of Ledford
Employee Exchange and its employees, Walker Die Casting will continue
to grow.
Tennessee
Technical Coatings Tennessee
Box S
& S Industries, Inc. Walker
Die Casting
