About the company
Grede operates a major metal-manufacturing and iron foundry facility in Bessemer, Alabama. The company is a U.S. manufacturer of highly engineered cast components serving automotive, industrial, commercial vehicle, and other demanding markets. Grede’s manufacturing capabilities include iron melting, molding, casting, heat treatment, machining, finishing, and inspection, allowing it to produce complex metal components to customer specifications. The Bessemer facility forms part of Grede’s broader North American foundry network and supports production of ductile, gray, and other engineered iron components. The operation uses modern foundry equipment and quality systems to control metallurgy, dimensional accuracy, and finished-product performance. Its Bessemer location is at 1201 19th Avenue North and is dedicated to industrial metal production rather than metal distribution. Grede’s combination of foundry, machining, finishing, and quality capabilities makes the Bessemer operation a clear fit for the Metal Manufacturing category.