Penticton Foundry

09/10/2026

What happens when foundry expertise meets advanced robotics?

At Penticton Foundry, innovation means looking beyond traditional manufacturing methods to find new ways to improve the performance, repairability and versatility of the components our customers rely on.

That’s why we’re excited to be working with the University of Alberta on research involving 3D printing, robotic welding and robotic grinding. We’re exploring what these technologies could make possible for high chrome white iron (HCWI).

Our Technical Liaison, Chad Gentes, recently spent time in the UofA robotics lab researching advanced repair and surface enhancement techniques for HCWI, a material traditionally known for being difficult to weld.

By combining additive and subtractive technologies, we’re exploring new possibilities for repairing worn components, enhancing high-wear surfaces and potentially combining different materials to put the right alloy exactly where it’s needed.

For customers in mining, oil sands, oil & gas and other demanding industries, this could eventually mean greater repair options, longer component life and new solutions for critical wear applications.

There’s still a lot to learn, and that’s what makes this research so exciting.

For a Canadian foundry with more than 90 years of experience, we’re proud to keep looking ahead.

University of Alberta

09/02/2026

Last Friday, Penticton Foundry proudly took part in and sponsored the "Oven Mitt Challenge" at the 6th annual Tee It Up for OSNS Charity Golf Tournament at Fairview Mountain Golf Club.

The tournament brings together local businesses, community members and sponsors to support the OSNS Child & Youth Development Centre and the important work they do for children, youth and families throughout the South Okanagan–Similkameen.

We're proud to be part of a community that shows up for one another, and grateful to everyone who helped make this year's event such a success.

Thank you to the team at OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre for another great day and for everything you do for local families.

07/21/2026

When an Oil Sands customer faced excessive wear in a high-temperature carbon steel spool, our engineers designed a custom solution using chrome white iron and multiple wear sensors to improve durability and provide better wear monitoring.

The project came with unique design and delivery challenges, making it an excellent example of how collaboration and innovation can solve complex industrial problems.

Read the full case study to learn more:
https://www.pentictonfoundry.com/news/ut-spool-with-wear-sensors-case-study/

06/02/2026

How do the 4 Ni-Hard alloys stack up against each other? How does their chemical composition differ? Which one has more toughness? Which one is more abrasion resistant? This article offers some answers.

This blog takes a closer look at 4 different Ni-Hard alloys including Class 1 Type A, Class 1 Type B, Class 1 Type C and Class 1 Type D.

05/26/2026

Jim has spent much of his career in our scrap yard and has become extremely knowledgeable about our operation when it comes to raw materials, charge makeups, alloy handling, and getting the absolute most out of what comes through our gates.

He keeps a close eye on everything. If something doesn’t look right, Jim speaks up. His dedication, work ethic, and pride in the operation are second to none.

The work he does is not easy. Day after day, Jim handles tough alloys, cuts material, moves heavy iron, and somehow continues to outwork most people after 25 years on the job.

Jim is known around the foundry as a tough, no-nonsense kind of guy with high standards and a deep commitment to doing things the right way. Beneath that tough exterior is someone who genuinely cares about the operation and about what the team needs to succeed.

Employees like Jim are part of what makes Penticton Foundry what it is today. Thank you, Jim, for 25 years of hard work, commitment, and dedication to the team.

05/05/2026

From creating a new process in order to solve a wear challenge, to meeting sustainability goals, we've hit a few milestones that we want to share with you. Check out the link below for more information.

Penticton Foundry has accomplished several key milestones over the past 3 years. This blog takes a closer look at goals that we’ve hit from 2023 – 2025.

04/20/2026

We will be exhibiting at the CIM Connect convention May 3-6 2026. Please stop by booth 2225.

04/09/2026

The melt deck crew doing some training.

03/17/2026

Our new, behind-the scenes video takes a look at how 90 years of experience and innovation result in high-performance castings and parts that can withstand the toughest conditions.

Penticton Foundry is a Canadian manufacturer located in British Columbia, Canada specializing in chrome white iron (CWI), ductile iron and gray iron castings...

03/03/2026

Penticton Foundry is hiring an experienced No-Bake Moulder for our team. Check out the link below for more information.

Penticton Foundry is looking for an experienced No-Bake Moulder to join our team. Apply today.