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The U.S. nickel coin is actually made of 75% #copper. The dime, quarter, and half dollar coins at 91.67% copper, contain even more!⠀
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And the copper penny? It`s actually only 2.5% copper. I guess looks CAN be deceiving!
Jun 12
Chris Greenfield is in Washington, D.C. this week for the 2025 @americanfoundrysociety Government Affairs Fly-In.⠀
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He’ll be joining other #foundry leaders from across the country to speak directly with lawmakers about the issues that matter most: strengthening raw material supply chains, a push for infrastructure investment where it matters (like the distribution of potable water), and advocating for smarter, more effective regulatory reform.⠀
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Proud to have Federal Metal represented in these important conversations!⠀
Jun 11
It’s Monday! Meet Chandler.⠀
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Chandler Ramsey doesn’t say much—but when he does, you’ll want to listen. Since joining FedMet Arkansas last summer, he’s been keeping our shipping and receiving on track and quietly making things run smoothly behind the scenes of our Talk2Us app. A music fan, self-proclaimed tech geek, and someone who values time with family and friends, Chandler’s been settling into life around Little Rock—and we’re glad he’s here.
Jun 9
Metal. Metal. Metal. Metal. Metal. Metal.
It`s take alot of #metal to feed this operation. More than a million pounds a week, and pretty much all of it is #recycled.
#greeneconomy #everydayisearthday
Jun 6
Chemistry Quiz Time! 🧪⠀
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You place a #copper wire into a solution of silver nitrate, and a reaction begins almost immediately. What visible change would you expect to see on the copper wire—and what type of chemical reaction is taking place between the two substances?
Jun 5
Working at Federal Metal isn’t just a #job. It’s being part of a team, contributing to a five-generation legacy. And it’s a place where showing up with a great attitude means everything.⠀
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We’re proud of our people behind the pour. Want in? We’re always #hiring.
Jun 4
What does #sustainability really look like in a #foundry?⠀
Federal Metal Vice President Chris Greenfield joined the Foundry Talk podcast to share how certified #alloy ingots, closed-loop #recycling, and smart innovation are shaping a greener future for metalcasting.⠀
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🎧 Episode out now.⠀
https://bit.ly/3HEM9xq
Jun 3
It’s Monday! Meet Will.⠀
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A reliable presence on our dock, Will has been behind the wheel for more than a decade—and now he’s learning the ropes of receiving, stepping in to help when needed.⠀
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Off the clock, Will’s all about family. He and his wife are raising three kids, and just about every time we ask what he’s up to, the answer involves them. Oh—and he plays piano at his church, too.⠀
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Just a steady, positive presence. We’re lucky to have him!
Jun 2
Before #aluminum was everywhere, it was more valuable than gold. That changed in 1886—thanks to Charles Martin Hall, a 22-year-old chemist from Oberlin, Ohio, who discovered a way to extract it affordably.
His breakthrough, the Hall-Héroult process, launched the modern aluminum industry—and it still powers production today.
Being neighbors with Oberlin, we’re proud to carry that same spirit of innovation forward, right here in Northeast Ohio!
From the past. For the future.
📸 Mondadori via Getty Images
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