About Dynacast
precision throughout the years
A Legacy of Excellence
Our continuous drive for excellence and innovation has established us as a world leader in the metal manufacturing industry. With strategic expansions across continents and a legacy of spearheading proprietary technologies, we continue to shape the future of die casting to deliver unparalleled solutions.
1912
Otto Gries immigrates from Germany and opens a small machine shop in New York, which later becomes Gries Reproducer Corporation.
1926
Gries Reproducer Corporation is founded in New Rochelle, New York. The corporation reproduces sounds for talking movies.
1936
Louis Morin invents a die casting machine that is developed by Gries Reproducer Corporation, which also invents the high-speed miniature multi-slide machine.
1938
GRC begins die casting zinc zipper teeth.
1967
Coats & Clark, Inc. initially acquires GRC and goes on to acquire Dynacast Canada.
1973
Coats & Clark, Inc. initially acquires GRC, and later goes on to acquire Dynacast Canada.
1982
The acquisition of Kempka Tool Room, the opening of a new factory in Schaumburg, Illinois, and the establishment of a sales office in Seoul, South Korea mark significant milestones for the company. Gries Reproducer Corporation is now operating as Gries Dynacast.
1987
All units start trading under the Dynacast name, and Dynacast Spain opens.
1995
Dynacast enhances its aluminum production capacity.
2007
Acquisitions of QZD and Techmire.
2018
On Tuesday, January 9th, 2018, Dynacast, Signicast, and OptiMIM became a family of brands under a newly formed entity, Form Technologies.
The values
The Foundation Of
Our Culture
Integrity
We conduct ourselves with integrity, upholding ethical principles, and maintaining transparency in all our interactions with customers, suppliers, and employees.
Adaptability
We thrive in a rapidly changing environment by being adaptable and flexible, proactively responding to market dynamics and customer needs to stay ahead of the competition.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration, internally and externally, to leverage diverse perspectives, share knowledge, and achieve collective success in delivering precision where it matters most.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes, holding ourselves accountable to deliver on our commitments and drive results with a strong sense of ownership.
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