The foundry was started in 1953 by Anton Khalen to make parts for a local fire truck manufacturer. Anton was a native of Denmark who migrated to South America before moving the United States. While in South America one of his many jobs was in a foundry. When he moved to Chippewa Falls he went to work for the local fire truck manufacturer. Since he had some foundry experience he decided to venture out on his own and start a non-ferrous sand-cast foundry. While Anton worked at the fire truck manufacturer he met the current owner's father (Elmer Melville). At the same time Anton decided to build the foundry; Earl Melville had just graduated from High school. Elmer told Earl about the plans and Earl decided to ask Anton for a job when the foundry was built. Anton told Earl if he wanted to help him build the foundry with him he could start work right away. Together they built the first non ferrous foundry in Chippewa Falls, WI.

After 10 years of ownership Anton was of the age where he wanted to retire from the foundry industry. He offered the business to Earl who agreed to purchase the business from Anton in 1962. From 1962 to 1978 the business grew steadily until the volume of work out grew the location of the foundry. The amount of land that was available did not permit any expansion of the foundry. (The foundry was 2400 Sq ft). Then in 1978 a new and larger foundry (9600 Sq Ft) was constructed in the then new industrial park located on Chippewa Falls North side.

The business was still growing and in 1986 a new addition to the building was added (6000 Sq Ft) to bring the total production area to 15600 Sq Ft.

In 1988, 1600 Sq Ft of the building was used to make new office area, employee area and a storage room for supplies. Since 1988 the main focus has been on upgrading equipment used in the manufacturing processes. With the modern advances that have been made in the foundry industry today, less manpower is needed to produce castings.