Ashland Foundry & Machine Works

The Ashland facility has a rich history of producing castings and machined products. Founded as Goyne Brothers (later changed to the Goyne Pump Company) in 1881, Ashland first produced pumps for dewatering coal mines.

In 1979, Goulds Pumps Inc. purchased the Goyne Pump Company. Two years later, Goulds also purchased Morris Pumps, Inc, Baldwinsville, NY who manufactured a line of slurry pumps that complemented the Ashland products. In 1989 much of the Morris Pump line was moved to Ashland.

In 1997, ITT Industries acquired Goulds Pumps and Ashland became part of ITT. Ashland remained a part of ITT – Goulds Pumps until December 11, 2010. At that time an individual purchased the Ashland Operation from ITT – Goulds Pumps, and the company became Ashland Foundry & Machine Works, LLC. Speyside Equity purchased Ashland Foundry & Machine Works LLC in May of 2017 and major capital improvements continue as Ashland maintains its world class status.

Ashland Foundry & Machine Works will continuously improve its products and production processes to better satisfy and needs and expectations of its customers and strive to deliver world class defect free products on time.

Our foundry and machine shop production processes exceed the industry standard. Each and every casting is subjected to rigorous quality controls integrated into our production system. This monitored testing ensures that the product meets the specifications of our customers every time.

Ashland Foundry & Machine Works has the ability to produce castings from a few pounds to 10,000 lbs in steel and 17,000 lbs in iron grades. We utilize 7 coreless induction furnaces ranging in size from 500 lbs. to 7,500 lbs. We also utilize an 8,000 lb. AOD for refining steels to improve mechanical properties and produce a cleaner steel. AFMW produces a full range of Carbon, Low Alloy, Nickel based, Duplex, Austenitic and Super Austenitic, Martensitic alloys and high chrome irons.

Our molding method is 100% no-bake. Our metallurgical lab tests each heat for chemistry, tensile, yield, and elongation properties and monitors and records all tapping and pouring temperatures. We utilize Kal-tec lined ladles with teapot spouts to draw the metal from the bottom of the ladle and reduce defects. We offer complete in-house heat treatment capability. We have the manufacturing flexibility to provide you with products when you need them.

Our wide range of ferrous and special alloys is what sets Ashland Foundry and Machine Works, LLC apart from other foundries. We can pour almost any kind of carbon steel, low-alloy or high-alloy steel, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant stainless steel, and nickel- or copper-based alloys. We also produce gray and ductile iron, ni-resist, and a wide variety of abrasion resistant grades.

Ashland Foundry and Machine Works goes beyond the traditional range of steel alloys and iron. We also produce our own highly acclaimed proprietary materials to meet virtually any demand and stand up to any environment. Our proprietary DIACRO is a high-chromium iron alloy we recommend for being a combination of abrasion resistant and corrosion resistant. Our DIACRO XL is a high-chromium, low-carbon iron specifically engineered for corrosion resistance when exposed to acid. Our DIAWOLF® composite cast tungsten carbide and steel or high alloy iron is designed for the most aggressive wear applications.

Every heat that is poured is tested and monitored throughout the process, ensuring it meets rigorous ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) and/or international standards. And our workers have years of experience working with these materials. Most have accumulated more than 20 years of knowledge about alloy specifications and properties.

High standards. Proprietary alloys. Experienced hands.

That’s how Ashland Foundry & Machine Works make products that meet or exceed expectations.

Some conditions are extremely noisy with exposure to dust, flying chips, heat and some fumes. Some exposure to outside weather conditions.



Working in the foundry environment subject to temperatures of heat and cold depending on the season. Required PPE includes, but is not limited to proper flame-retardant clothing, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, eye protection, and necessary protective mask.