Lodi Iron Works

Lodi Iron Works founded by Henry H. Kaiser began making iron castings in Lodi, California in 1946. This long history is a good indicator of experience, a consistently superior product, decent people to do business with...and more than a little pride.  The Lodi concept of quality began with people who demanded much more in casting performance, dependability and reliable service. Quality has been a tradition for more than 50 years. In 1965, Lodi became a Meehanite licensee and utilizes this well known quality process in every phase of production of high integrity iron castings. In 1970, Lodi opened a second foundry in Galt, California to meet customers' need for stainless steels, carbon steels and special alloys.  Vickie Van Steenberge, past president, started with Lodi Iron Works in its very beginning as a clerk and was a female entrepreneur long before that role enjoyed the cachet it does today. Vickie then assumed the role of President in 1962. In 1992, she was inducted into the Foundry Management & Technology 'Hall of Honor' for her distinguished services and in 1993 became the 'Woman of the Year' for California's 10th Assembly District.   Today, Lodi Iron Works is run by Vickie's two sons; Kevin and Michael Van Steenberge. The company operates two high tech foundries and ships castings up to 1,500 pounds to customers all over the United States. Industries served include Agriculture, Automotive, Chemical Equipment, Computers, Marine, Military, Mining, Oil Industry, Power Transmission and Machine Tool.