Deco Products is back at the Show! 2020 was a challenging year for many reasons, but with the progression towards safer and more “open” communities, many elements of life are returning to a “new normal”. We are excited to be able to meet others face to face at this year’s Chicago Design 2 Part Show.…
Deco Products is the largest stand-alone zinc die casting company in the US. Deco was established in 1960 by the Lake Center Switch Company, primarily an automotive supplier of dimmer switches and other electronics for automotive. The die casting operations were moved to Decorah, which is where they produced die castings, assemblies, and a line…
When prototyping zinc die cast parts, there is no perfect way to mimic future product casting. Typical options for prototyping zinc die castings are, rapid tooling, machining, investment casting, spin casting, sand casting, and 3D printing. Depending on the design of the part and other specific qualities that may need to be tested one of…
Deco Products operates as zinc die cast manufacturer in a dynamic industry. The die cast market is estimated to grow from $65.5 billion in 2020 to $93.9 billion by 2026, according to an article by Mordor Intelligence. Deco is prepared to grow with the market thanks to our 150,000 square foot highly specialized zinc die…
At Deco Products we have the expertise and capabilities to powder coat zinc parts during the production process. Powder coating zinc is one of the attractive and aesthetically appealing reasons of why zinc alloys are chosen in manufacturing. To start out, the powder is coated onto the zinc part electrostatically and then cured using ultraviolet…
At Deco Products one of our expertise capabilities is precision zinc die casting with hot chamber die casting. Deco Products is home to over fifty (50) 14-16 ton machines and over thirty (30) much larger stand alone machines ranging from 60-500 tons. Recently Deco Products added miniature multi-slide zinc die cast machines to our manufacturing…
Deco Products is an essential manufacturer, and remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The parts Deco manufactures are used in essential industries such as energy, fluid and gas transportation, heavy machinery, irrigation, natural recourses, and importantly in the pandemic, the medical industry. Although, these are only just a few of the industries Deco supplies for.…
Located in Decorah, Iowa is the beautiful Dunning’s Springs Park. Dunning’s Springs Park is home to one of Iowa’s 13 waterfalls. Of those 13 waterfalls, 3 are located in Decorah! This beautiful waterfall is spring fed and stands approximately 200 feet. Deco Products is proud to have contributed to the hand laid stone arch bridge…
Deco Products is proud to be the largest stand alone zinc die casting company in North America. The last 12 months have demonstrated the many flaws with overseas manufacturing, and the benefits of American manufacturing. Supply Chain Disruptions and Delivery Cost When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, many of the manufactured goods from the two leading…
Deco Products Company, LLLP of Decorah Iowa is pleased to announce the purchase of the assets of Mumford Metal Casting of South Carolina (MMCSC) on March 15, 2021. MMCSC operated numerous 4-slide miniature zinc die casting machines. The sale of MMCSC allows Mumford to focus on materials other than zinc in their other facilities. The…