With decades of expertise in iron foundry and fabrication, we specialize in creating high-quality custom molds and patterns, ensuring durable solutions for various industries.
As a family-owned foundry, our name is on every casting we produce. That responsibility drives us to deliver consistent quality, dependable service, and honest communication. Our family ownership fosters a culture where employees are treated as part of the extended family. Many of our team members have spent decades with us, contributing their experience and craftsmanship to every casting produced. We feel a deep level of commitment to the families that are directly involved with Talladega Foundry.
With decades of experience, our team is committed to delivering the highest degree of customer service to our clients.
Laura Robbins Cate
Owner & Operator
At our Iron Foundry and Fabrication facility, we focus on delivering exceptional quality and precision in every project. Our mission is to provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients while upholding high standards of craftsmanship and safety. We aim to innovate continuously, ensuring that our products contribute effectively to industries such as electrical infrastructure and automotive manufacturing.
Our expertise lies in custom mold making and pattern creation. We take pride in our ability to design and produce solutions that exceed expectations and drive efficiency.
We prioritize service excellence with our streamlined part clean-up and shipping processes. Delivering on our promises is at the heart of everything we do.
Talladega Foundry has shipped to 384 ZIP CODES in the last 10 years.
We have 273 active customers in our system and have shipped to over 140 of those customers in the last two years.
Talladega Foundry has serviced customers in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV.
From pattern development and core making to melting, molding, and finishing, we manage the casting process under one roof. This integrated approach improves quality control, scheduling reliability, and communication.
As a jobbing foundry, we are structured to support a variety of sizes, designs, and order quantities. Whether you need a prototype or ongoing production, we adapt to meet your needs.
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Customer notes and interesting tidbits
Talladega Foundry has shipped to 384 ZIP CODES in the last 10 years.
Talladega Foundry and Machine, Inc. has shipped 4,199,891 parts totaling since 2016. (This accounts for 15,265,629 lbs but I’d rather not promote the weight amount on our website.) Is there a way we can keep the number of parts rolling with each month?
Talladega Foundry has shipped a total of part numbers between 2004-2024 – 2343
We have 273 active customers in our system and have shipped to over 140 of those customers in the last two years.
Talladega Foundry has serviced customers in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV.
WHAT IS A FOUNDRYMAN?
Ask a foundryman what he does and he might humbly say that he “melts metals and pours it into a mold to make a casting”…
More eloquently stated:
“I am feeding and clothing the people of the world. I am purifying and transporting the water Man drinks, I am digging the world’s coal and drilling its oil. I am building thousands of highways and railroads, and locomotives, trucks, and automobiles that travel over them. I make the airplanes that fly through the air, and ships that play the seven seas. I make the tools with which Man accomplishes his work and I must sadly admit that I make the implements of war with which Man attempts to destroy his kind. Products of my foundry are in the hospital delivery room, where Man is born, in his home, and at his work while he lives in the mortuary when he dies. Throughout his live, I have bettered his standard of living to a point where the working Man of today lives in a splendor undreamed by the kings of the middle ages, I have put Man into orbit around the Earth and I have sent Man safely to the Moon and back. In the process of all of the accomplishments, I have made a positive impact on the world’s environment by recycling Man’s waste and transforming it into useful products.”
It is no wonder that: “I am proud to be a foundryman!”
This message was paraphrased and expanded from a letter displayed in the lobby of Galesbury Castings, Galesburg, IL.
Letter from Laura
At Talladega Foundry & Machine Company, our story is built on more than iron — it is built on people, pride, and perseverance.
Since 1909, our company has operated with a commitment to craftsmanship, accountability, and long-term relationships. Being family owned and operated is not simply part of our history — it shapes the way we lead today. Every decision we make is guided by a responsibility to our employees, our customers, and the generations who built this company before us.
I am proud to be part of a legacy that has served industries across the country for over a century. We understand that our customers depend on us not just for castings, but for reliability, responsiveness, and consistency. That responsibility is one we take seriously.
At Talladega Foundry, we believe in:
Our leadership remains hands-on and accessible. We work closely with our team to continuously improve our processes, expand our capabilities, and continue to learn and grow.
As we look to the future, our commitment remains the same: to deliver dependable gray and ductile iron castings with integrity and excellence.
Thank you for your trust and the opportunity to serve you. We look forward to building something that lasts — together.
Sincerely,
Laura Robbins Cate
Talladega Foundry & Machine Company
Family Owned and Operated
As a family-owned foundry, our name is on every casting we produce. That responsibility drives us to deliver consistent quality, dependable service, and honest communication.
Our family ownership fosters a culture where employees are treated as part of the extended family. Many of our team members have spent decades with us, contributing their experience and craftsmanship to every casting produced. We feel a deep level of commitment to the families that are directly involved with Talladega Foundry.
When you work with Talladega Foundry, you work with people who are directly invested in the outcome. Ownership is hands-on and actively involved in:
That direct involvement ensures responsiveness, flexibility, and a level of accountability that larger corporate structures often cannot match.
Being family owned is more than a title — it shapes how we do business every day.
I’d like a picture of my dad, my son and myself.
We look forward to continuing our legacy — and earning your trust for generations to come.
About Us
Our Legacy
Casting Excellence Since 1909
For more than a century, Talladega Foundry & Machine Company has been in continuous operation, building a reputation for quality, versatility, and dependable service.
Our skilled designers, craftsmen, and engineers bring decades of expertise to every project. From small precision components to large industrial castings, we produce a wide range of gray iron and ductile iron castings for customers across numerous industries.
Talladega Foundry is in Talladega, Alabama. Our foundry is located 15+ acres inside the city of Talladega. Our company utilizes 7 buildings, total xxx square feet in manufacturing, warehousing, and pattern storage.
Forging Strength Since 1909
Talladega Foundry & Machine Company has been in continuous operation since 1909, building a legacy of quality, reliability, and craftsmanship. For more than a century, we have proudly served a wide range of industries with high-quality gray and ductile iron castings.
What began as a small operation serving the local textile mills has grown into a full-service jobbing foundry — while remaining family owned and operated.
Who We Are
We specialize in producing gray iron and ductile iron castings ranging from 1 ounce to 5,000 pounds, supporting both short production runs and long-term supply programs. With the capacity to pour more than multiple tons per shift, our facility is equipped to handle diverse casting requirements with precision and consistency.
Our team of experienced craftsmen and production professionals work together to ensure that every casting meets customer specifications and performance standards.
While equipment, technology, and industries have evolved, our core values have remained the same: integrity, accountability, hard work, and long-term commitment.
What Sets Us Apart
Family Ownership & Hands-On Leadership
As a family-owned company, we are personally invested in every project. Leadership remains directly involved in operations, quality, and customer relationships — ensuring accountability at every level.
Complete In-House Capabilities
From pattern development and core making to melting, molding, and finishing, we manage the casting process under one roof. This integrated approach improves quality control, scheduling reliability, and communication.
Commitment to Quality
Our quality control systems and testing procedures are designed to meet demanding industry standards. We are committed to delivering castings that perform reliably in the field.
Flexibility & Responsiveness
As a jobbing foundry, we are structured to support a variety of sizes, designs, and order quantities. Whether you need a prototype or ongoing production, we adapt to meet your needs.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple:
For over a century, our focus has remained on value, integrity, and performance.
Looking Ahead
While our history defines us, our focus is firmly on the future. We continue to invest in equipment, technology, and people to ensure Talladega Foundry remains a trusted casting partner for generations to come.
We welcome the opportunity to work with you.
We take pride in our heritage — and even greater pride in the work we deliver today.
Please use the Old Picture I emailed you near this quote.
Employee Bios
Laura Robbins
Example 1
Laura Robbins Cate has spent the last 25+ years with Talladega Foundry. Laura has worked in various roles within our organization but since 2020 she manages the foundry’s day-to-day operations and long-term planning. If you ask Laura about her role, she will tell you that she enjoys each day being different and yet the same. She enjoys helping customers and working with vendors on new opportunities.
When not at work, Laura enjoys the time with her son and all his many activities.
Example 2
Laura Robbins Cate is Talladega Foundry’s Vice President and oversees day to day operations. Her longevity with Talladega Foundry allows her to bring value to the many long-standing relationships with both the customers and vendors. Laura has also helped to bring on many new customers and vendors and she’s always looking for the next new contact.
When not busy at work, Laura is busy keeping up with her son’s many activities and elementary schoolwork. She also enjoys the time working in her yard and flowers. Although you might not know this, she is an avid MCU fan.
Rich Vanderstelt
Rich Vanderstelt has been in the foundry business for 40 years, he has been with Talladega Foundry for the last 3 ½ years. When not at work Rich relax and watch Alabama football.
Andy Sanders
Andy Sanders has been in the foundry business for 38 years; the last 4 years have been spent with Talladega Foundry. Andy enjoys hunting & fishing in his spare time.
Charlie Yoder
Worked maintenance for 38 years.
Been with TFM for 1 year.
7 children
14 grandchildren
3 great grands
Like to deer hunt
Corey Amarole
Graduate of Jacksonville State University
20 years in Safety
3 children
Enjoys hunting and fishing
Tederra Harris
Tederra Harris: I started working at an early age, cleaning office for a doctor, after graduation, went 1 year of college. First full job was working at the Coca Cola plant in Anniston Ala, that was moved to Oxford Ala, work there for 15 years as a bottling line worker and premix department, until the production was closed and move. 2nd job was Shelco Foundry located in Jacksonville AL, later became Gnutti Carlo, work there for 33 years, Natco operator, forklift, grinding inspection, supervisor, shipping and receiving and purchasing. Later start working at Talladega foundry as purchasing.
Ima a Deacon at the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Anniston, Al, also love Singing and giving God the Praise for all his Blessing. Spending quality time with wife and family, grilling and listening to music. I have 3 children, 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren.
Les Cunningham
I have been working in the green sand foundry industry for 25 years.
I have worked in: Molding, Core making, Inventory, Finishing, and Scheduling.
I have 2 sons and 6 grandchildren. I am a deacon at the church I attend. I like to watch most outdoor sports. I played 2 years of college baseball.
Teresa Kearley
Teresa Kearley is a retired school teacher that has worked for Talladega Foundry for a total of 5 years. Teresa does the shipping and receiving for the company. She enjoys the organizing aspect of the job the most because it keeps her on her toes. When not working, she enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and getting together with friends.
Brittany Green
Brittany has been with Talladega Foundry since June 2023. Prior to entering the iron industry, she coordinated and managed outpatient mental health facilities. This career change has certainly been a breath of fresh air. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her children.
Brittany can assist you with any administrative tasks, ordering parts, and order status updates.
Morgan Hayden
Morgan Hayden joined Talladega Foundry in 2013. Prior to taking the role of Bookkeeper at Talladega Foundry, Morgan worked in the financial industry for 5 years. Morgan handles all day to day bookkeeping activities. While at Talladega Foundry, Morgan has helped with multiple software implementations, both accounting and payroll related. In 2024, Morgan has taken on new responsibilities and challenges in helping with inventory and helping with IT. She loves learning new things, and these new tasks have been a welcome addition to her knowledge.
In her free time, Morgan enjoys camping with her husband and daughter. She is also an avid home baker and loves to read.
Debra Chain
Debra Chain joined the Talladega Foundry team in January 2024 as HR Manager. Debra comes to Talladega Foundry with 15+ years of HR experience, she enjoys interacting with employees of all levels.
When not at work Debra enjoys spending time with her family, she enjoys Nascar but most of all is a diehard Alabama Football fan……Roll Tide!
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