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Smith Foundry - Gray iron, ductile iron, and austempered ductile iron - Herman, Minnesota

• The metal casting industry, like so many others, has specialists that stand out in one niche--perhaps long runs, short runs or castings of a given size range. Smith Foundry Company, Minneapolis, Minn., has its own niche -- short run, high integrity castings -- and a specialty that works in every industry: adapting to provide the customer exactly what he wants.
• Herman Iron Pour - Here you will find links to information about this year's Iron Pour, "Herman Fever 5"; photos and stories from last year's Iron Pour, "Hot August Iron"; comments from sculptors and community members; information about the site of the pour, Niemackl Lake Park; and even a fable about the iron pouring activities of the man who gave his name to Herman. You will also find below a brief history and description of the City of Herman.
• "Last Year's Iron Pour," and  "Community Sculpture" will show you what you might do in your own community.