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Chicago White Metal Casting company history timeline

1937

Chicago White Metal Products, Ornamental and Mechanical was founded on October 17, 1937 by Walter G. Treiber, (President) and Samuel Gullo, (Secy/Treas). The company’s first location was near the south side of Chicago, on the third floor of a loft building with no elevator.

Chicago White Metal produced its first die casting in 1937.

1956

In mid 1956 CWM moved into this new 12,000 sq. ft. facility.

1959

Walter Treiber Jr., current Chairman of the Board joined the company in mid 1959.

1971

In 1971, CWM purchased seven acres for future growth in Bensenville, IL. (Western boundary of O’Hare Airport) and started very preliminary plans for long term growth.

1973

A corporate change occurred in 1973 when founding partner Samuel Gullo retired from the company.

1985

In 1985, once again anticipating the future needs of our customers, Walter Treiber commissioned our architect to design and build an R&D facility.

1990

In 1990, Eric Treiber joined CWM, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.

1992

In what was considered an extremely bold move, in 1992 CWM built a 25,000 sq. ft. addition to house conventional machining, contract assembly, and CNC machining services.

2009

In December of 2009, Eric Treiber was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer.

2022

In 2022, CWM looks forward to celebrating our 85th anniversary!

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