Decorah Community: Trout Run Trail Bridge
Fall time has come to Decorah, with the leaves changing colors and the cold wind blowing! With fall underway, getting outdoors to see the beautiful colors and views that the Decorah trails offer, is very common. A well-known landmark along one of the bike trails, Trout Run Trail, is the Trout Run Trail bridge. This […]
Zinc Supply Chain: Deco Supply Chain Reliable in Challenging Times
Challenges come and go for all companies. A major challenge companies have had to face is the after-effects of Covid-19. The effects could be loss of consumers, shipping delays, shortage of supplies, and disruption of their supply chain. Most companies depend on their suppliers who aren’t located in the same country as them. This has […]
Zinc Energy Efficiency: How Zinc is Energy Efficient
Zinc alloys offer better energy efficiency compared to other die casting metals. Zinc alloys have a relatively low melting temperature when compared to other metals (approximately 790 degrees Fahrenheit). This along with its high pressure and rapid shot profile, results in less energy consumed when processed. At Deco Products, less fuel and electricity are needed […]
Jordan Thompson Hired as Quote Specialist
Deco Products News! Deco Products Company of Decorah has hired Jordan Thompson as Quote Specialist. Thompson was the most recent Marketing and Sales Intern at Deco before he took the job as the new Quote Specialist. Thompson grew up in New Market, Alabama with his parents and six siblings. He came to Decorah, Iowa four […]
Nordic Fest 2021
Nordic Fest has come and gone in Decorah for another year. Nordic Fest is a time for the locals and visitors of Decorah to celebrate Decorah’s Norwegian heritage and culture. Hundreds of people from across the U.S. come to Decorah, Iowa, to celebrate Nordic Fest at the end of July each year.This year, Deco Products […]
Deco Products 2021 Quarter 2 Newsletter
Deco Products Newsletter can found by clicking here! Deco Products newsletter is hot off the press and ready for your review. At Deco Products, we are proud to say we have been able to not only overcome, but strive through the global pandemic exceptionally well with both sales and productivity. As the largest zinc die […]
Trade Show Schedule 2021
Deco Products is back at the Show in 2021! 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 […]
Zinc Die Casting: History of Deco
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 […]
Zinc Die Cast: Prototyping Parts
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 […]
Zinc Die Cast Manufacturer: Capacity for Growth
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 […]
