Northern Iron is proud to be TPG Casting accredited. The not-for-profit Performance Review Institute did an audit of Northern Iron at 867 Forest Street in St. Paul. The conclusion of the audit was released on September 10th and Northern was granted the TPG Casting accreditation. This accreditation will be awarded for 18 months. The significance...Continue Reading

We’re welcoming new machine shop supervisor Shawn Blucher to Northern Iron and Machine. Blucher comes to Northern with experience at multiple locations. He was a 2018 graduate of Anoka Tech. After graduation, Shawn went to the Dotson Foundry in Mankato, Minnesota. After six months, he moved into a programming position at Alumacraft. At Alumacraft he...Continue Reading

Northern Iron has been in St. Paul for more than a century and now we have become a member of the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC). The chamber has a diverse network of businesses from the area looking to cultivate relationships and drive progress. “You’re investing in your future and supporting the economic...Continue Reading

Northern Iron doesn’t simply just make castings, we precision machine them too up to the highest standards. Our machinists work on some of the most precise machining equipment in the foundry industry. CAD/CAM software Northern uses cutting-edge ESPRIT CAM software technology. This software helps in all areas of the machine shop from intricate milling to...Continue Reading

Northern Iron & Machine is proactively working with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to resolve air permitting issues at our St. Paul, Minnesota location. Some steps we have taken include: ·        Submitted and complying with a plan to ensure initial and annual hood certifications are completed on time. ·        Operating air quality control equipment according to current permit requirements, our updated operation and maintenance plans, and manufacturer specifications. ·        Submitted a complete...Continue Reading

In April 2023, Northern Iron and Machine renewed its ISO 9001:2015 Certification.Continue Reading

Following their successful audit completion, Northern Iron and Machine earned certification from the Performance Review Institute in the Transportation and Power Generation Accreditation Program for casting processes. This certification emphasizes Northern Iron and Machine’s continued commitment to making high-quality castings and finished parts and dedication to reducing costs. The Performance Review Institute initially developed the...Continue Reading