Cast metal storm drain grate with Neenah Foundry marking
Neenah Foundry is a manufacturing company in the north centralUnited States, based in Neenah, Wisconsin. The company manufactures castironmanhole covers, gratings, and similar items for municipal and construction applications. Neenah Enterprises, Inc. manufactures iron castings for the heavy truck, agriculture, construction, and related markets.
Neenah Foundry was established 152 years ago in 1872 by William Aylward, Sr., as Aylward Plow Works.[1] The name was changed to Aylward and Sons in 1904 and to Neenah Foundry Co. in 1922.[1] In 2003, the company filed for bankruptcy.[2] In 2010, the foundry's parent company again filed for and emerged from bankruptcy.[3]
A major customer over the years is the city of Chicago,[5] and Neenah Foundry manholes and other products can be found in all 50 US states and 17 foreign cities.[6]
Keating, James (2010). A Tale of Two Foundries, 1872–1940 and 1918–1997. Neenah, WI: Fox Valley Media Group Publishing Division. ISBN978-0-615-39509-8. OCLC728136078.
