Started out as a wholly owned subsidiary of Accucam, which is now part of EQI.
Opened a 19,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Qingdao, China.
Purchased its first Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and began building expertise in precision machining.
Specialized in machining brackets, pivots, plates, frames, and other complex parts.
Joined the Chinese Association of Foreign-Invested Enterprises.
Generated more than $10 million in revenue by 2012.
Recognized as an “Excellent Foreign Investment Enterprise” by the Chinese government in 2013—a certification QEM went on to receive for twelve consecutive years after.
Obtained its ISO9001 Quality System Management certificate, ensuring the highest level of quality and efficiency.
Extended machining facilities in China to a total of 301,000 square feet.
Certified as an “Advanced Enterprise in Foreign Exchange Earnings Through Exports” by the Chinese government.
Enhanced quality-control efforts with the purchase of a Magnetic Particle Flaw Detector.
Designated as a “China Excellent Supplier” by John Deere.
Expanded its workforce to over 100 employees.
Grew revenue to over $18 million.
Passed John Deere JDS G223 Supplier Quality System audit with strong recognition for ongoing commitment to continual process improvement.
Obtained the Work Safety Standardization Certificate from the Chinese government.
Merged (as part of Accucam) with EQI to form a global diversified metal components business, producing over 140,000 tons of metal annually.
Confirmed by John Deere as a key supplier.
Added more than 20 machining centers to its operations.
Grew revenue to over $33 million.
Implemented a new Enterprise Resource Planning System to streamline core processes into a single platform.
Will celebrate its 20th anniversary in September 2025.
Continues to be a John Deere Key Supplier.
Has added a sales department to help develop a domestic market.
Looks forward to future growth as EQIs trusted source for high-quality precision machining.
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From rising tariffs to pandemic-era shipping chaos and environmental shutdowns in China, our customers were facing increasing pressure to secure their supply of critical castings—particularly high-volume counterweights. They needed a trusted partner with boots on the ground, deep engineering know-how, and the capability to qualify and manage new suppliers quickly. EQI stepped in with a proven plan.
Well before global headlines made diversification urgent, EQI began investing in an India-based supply chain strategy. Since 2014, we’ve developed and qualified multiple Indian foundries capable of delivering large, high-specification counterweights. For our two anchor customers, we led a phased transition that started with their highest-volume SKUs.
For our two anchor customers, we led a phased transition that started with their highest-volume SKUs. EQI handled:
Even during the most turbulent supply chain periods, we helped them shift 25–30% of their tonnage to India—giving them the flexibility to maintain production when others couldn’t.
As of 2025, these customers are now sourcing 60–70% of their counterweight needs from India, and that number continues to rise. Our infrastructure supports rapid expansion thanks to:
With Indian operations already integrated, our customers are ready to mitigate the next wave of tariffs without delay.
EQI-owned Berea, KY counterweight coating and distribution facility
EQI-owned Williamsport, MD counterweight coating and distribution facility
We’ve built the roadmap—and we’re ready to lead you through it. EQI’s India-based supply chain services are backed by our engineering, procurement, and logistics teams in both the U.S. and India. That means faster transitions, better visibility, and consistent quality. Most importantly, we have the capacity to scale and support future movements to India.
Here’s how fast your shift to India can happen:
Engineering review & supplier quotes
2–4 weeks
Tooling & sample production
4–5 weeks
1–2 weeks
Sample approval & shipping
Up to 8 weeks (faster with remote/onsite approvals)
Initial ocean freight transit
7–8 weeks
Engineering review & supplier quotes2–4 weeks
Tooling & sample production4–5 weeks
Engineering review & supplier quotes1–2 weeks
Sample approval & shippingUp to 8 weeks (faster with remote/onsite approvals)
Initial ocean freight transit7–8 weeks
Whether you need a full-scale transition or a risk-mitigation dual source, EQI has the capacity, experience, and supplier network ready to go. Interested in learning more about building resilient supply chains? Let’s talk.
Given the uncertainty many OEMs face today, you need a nimble partner with flexibility across their supply chain with access to multiple points of origin. A forward-thinking supplier will have already established a multi-sourced manufacturing network, allowing them to match you with the best capabilities and partners for your project.
Along with supply chain flexibility, consolidation of services is another essential quality to look for in a manufacturing partner. From engineering to production, machining, coating, and packaging, find a supplier who can coordinate and streamline all these logistics and do them more efficiently at scale.
A consolidated suite of services should also include inventory management. An ideal partner should be so entrenched in your day-to-day operations that they can provide insights into your consumption patterns, helping you keep the right products in the right places at the right time.
If the supplier is physically located near your operations, even better. Your manufacturing partner should have the facilities to warehouse your components, allowing you to gain efficiencies through just-in-time manufacturing and delivery. This approach saves you money, since you only have to pay for the components when you actually need them. You get the flexibility of having inventory on hand, but you can use your square footage to expand your operations and grow your customer base.
Some manufacturers will tell you they are experts in the products they supply, but the scope of products they offer is limited. You need a partner with the expertise and ability to go broader and a proven track record of producing various metal components using any type of metal and manufacturing process.
In the long term, your manufacturing partner should become an important part of your metal component product development team, so you can look to them for guidance on the best material and most efficient, cost-effective process for producing your products.
Another reason it’s important to find a manufacturing partner who is physically located near your operations is that proximity allows them to control production at the source. Many companies will send people to do quality audits once a year. Still, you need a partner with experts in development, engineering, production, and customer service who are fully embedded with your team and have in-depth knowledge of your components and manufacturing processes.
Other on-site services to look for include project management, a full range of testing options to ensure the highest level of quality, and experts who can help you identify, inspect, audit, and select other qualified manufacturers to work with.
Perhaps one of the most important questions you can ask when searching for a manufacturing partner is, “Are they easy to work with?”. A good partner should have a digital platform that addresses everything from product development through order management and allows you to look up the status of new projects and invoices, launch RFQs, and more. Also, be sure they have the software to detail out all cost elements of a product, providing you with total transparency and confidence.
Interested in learning more about how EQI is uniquely positioned to help you? Let’s talk.
Established in 1984, Ferralloy, Inc. is based in Cleveland, Ohio. When the company was founded, it focused on heat-resistant alloy castings and fabrications used primarily in the thermal processing industry. Ferralloy Inc. has experienced substantial growth in the years since, expanding its offering to include closed-die and rolled-ring forgings, investment castings, machined bar stock components, exotic superalloys, and refractory alloys in all standard shapes and sizes.
Ferralloy, Inc., serves multiple end markets, including metal processing (heat treatment, fabrication shops, machine shops), automotive, aerospace, mining, and heavy equipment. Through commitment to process improvement, quality, and customer satisfaction, along with ISO 9001 certification, Ferralloy, Inc., has established a world-class customer base, including Caterpillar, Ford, Owens Corning, Mack, Whirlpool, and more. The company has also cultivated valuable supply relationships in China, India, and the US, enhancing the EQI global network assurance, testing, and logistics and inventory management services.
We are confident that the acquisition of Ferralloy Inc., which will operate as a division of EQI, will enhance the company’s ability to deliver the highest level of quality and service to its customers. Their expertise and capabilities in thermal processing and their focus on quality will drive innovation at EQI and better equip us to deliver exceptional value to our customers.
For more information about Ferralloy, Inc. please visit ferralloy.com. For additional details on how EQI’s new capabilities can assist you, please contact us below or give us a call at 616.850.2630.
Investment Casting
Uses a wax pattern coated with a refractory material. Then, the wax is melted out and the mold is filled with molten metal.
Techniques:
Sand Casting
Uses sand as the main mold material.
Die casting / Permanent Mold / Semi-Permanent Mold
Uses metal molds and high pressure to force the molten metal into a mold.
When selecting metal for a casting project, EQI will work with you to consider characteristics such as strength, hardness, machinability, corrosion resistance, and cost. With these factors in mind, EQI offers a broad range of iron, steel, and aluminum castings across nearly every casting manufacturing process.
Grey Iron
Known for its color, which comes from the graphite flake structure that develops during the solidification process. Grey iron is a popular choice because it’s cost effective.
Ductile Iron (Nodular Iron)
A cast iron with spherical graphite structures in the metal that increase ductility and broaden the range of suitable applications. Stronger than grey iron, ductile iron can be alloyed to boost specific properties such as thermal resistance, strength, and elongation. Due to its high carbon content, ductile iron is a good candidate for various heat treatments to modify the microstructure and material properties further.
Carbon and Alloy Steel
Steels can be tailored for many applications by selecting the appropriate carbon and alloy content. Heat treatment can provide a wide range of strength, ductility, and hardenability. Carbon steel is versatile and economical, making it ideal for general machine and structural applications. It can also be easily welded up to specific levels of carbon equivalence.
Stainless Steel
A ferrous alloy that is highly resistant to oxidation and corrosion due to added chromium that forms a protective oxide layer. There are over sixty different grades of stainless steel, and unique compositions are regularly added to the spectrum.
Nickel-Based Alloys
These alloys are often deployed in extreme working environments. The nickel matrix and alloying additions perform exceptionally in high-temperature and corrosive applications, often in the thermal processing, chemical, and petroleum industries.
Aluminum Alloys
Aluminum alloys have a desirable strength-to-weight ratio, making them ideal for applications where weight is an issue.
EQI is ready to help you determine which metal alloy best suits your needs. Get started with help from our metal casting experts.
Recently, the Craigavon facility earned new certifications for coating architectural aluminum, ensuring adherence to the highest quality standards for our customers. The Craigavon team has been designated approved applicators with Akzo Nobel, Sherwin-Williams, and Axalta powders for coating all architectural aluminum products up to 8 meters long.
Here are a few more reasons why customers can rely on Craigavon to deliver exceptional coating services for architectural aluminum.
Offer standard and marine grade guarantees for at least 25 years and up to 40 years on specific coatings through our five-stage dip pretreatment process. This is especially valuable to our customers located near the ocean and challenged by high levels of moisture and salt sea air.
Utilize onsite lab equipment for daily testing to ensure products meet rigorous global architectural standards.
Verify quality through in-depth techniques, including salt spray corrosion tests, impact and abrasion resistance tests, and adhesion checks.
Have a high capacity to process aluminum louvers, cills, flashings, and facades in our advanced semi-automatic powder line.
Able to fulfill specific requirements for packaging, storage, and delivery to you and your customers.
Craigavon is just one example of a facility that’s adding value through employees who’ve become masters of their craft. Says Daniel Courtney, General Manager at Craigavon, “There’s nothing in the market we can’t paint, and if we haven’t done it before, we will always give it a go.”
The Craigavon team has also created a family-like atmosphere, working to develop personalized relationships with each other and customers. The casual, laid-back culture has fostered an environment where everyone–from the person working on the shop floor to upper management–feels as though they have an equal stake in contributing to the company’s success.
If you’re looking for an approved applicator for powder coating and wet paint—who will treat you like family—fill out this form or call us at +44 28 3835 1302, or (616) 850-2630.
We’ve all heard the news about the tariffs, and many of you have come to us with concerns. How will these tariffs affect us? Where is the right place to do business?
Our answer to these questions is simple. Tariffs are just another type of supply chain disruption, and we at EQI are the most effective company in the world at mitigating risk for your metal components.
From the pandemic to environmental crises, government sanctions, and beyond, we have swiftly navigated every type of challenge you can imagine–including tariffs implemented by previous administrations.
We thoughtfully evaluate each customer’s challenges and create custom solutions, matching them with the best capabilities and partners for each project. To achieve this, we leverage our global manufacturing network, which empowers us to produce a diverse array of line-ready metal components that fulfill unique product needs.
Let’s take a look at a few more reasons why EQI is uniquely capable of mitigating risk:
When you partner with EQI, you gain access to a comprehensive range of capabilities. We will expertly handle your shipping and logistics and offer value-added services such as coatings, warehouse and inventory management, machining, and assembly.
This extensive range of services simplifies supply chains and provides certainty, transparency, and resiliency in the face of any type of risk.
Interested in learning more about our risk mitigation capabilities? Contact us today.
At the close of every year, the EQI team takes time to celebrate the goals we’ve reached. We’ve had a lot to be thankful for in 2024. So let’s take a by-the-numbers look at everything we’ve accomplished with help from our customers, employees, and industry partners.
Of additional outdoor warehouse storage space in the US
Of indoor warehouse and manufacturing space between the US and UK
New location in Kentucky with increased storage and manufacturing
Acquired Pro-Tech, adding thermal processing components to our capabilities
Added wet paint capability in Kentucky
Added powdercoat line for extruded aluminum
Added a sourcing location in Brazil
Increased headcount to 357 employees
Containers shipped
Customers served
Tradeshow booth at GIFA in Indonesia
Interested in streamlining your supply chain and enhancing your manufacturing process? Contact us today.