Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Foundry Partner in Wichita Falls, TX
Taylor Foundry has been a trusted leader in the metal casting industry since 1925. Specializing in gray iron castings using green sand molding, we serve diverse sectors including agriculture, construction, industrial manufacturing, and municipal infrastructure. With over 90 years of expertise in counterweights and ballast weights, we produce components ranging from small castings to massive 2,000-pound units. Our recent acquisition of a competitor has expanded our capabilities, warehouse capacity, and distribution networks while maintaining our commitment to quality. Strategically located in Wichita Falls, Texas, with interstate access and a private rail spur, we ensure efficient nationwide delivery.Our team includes professionals with decades of experience, including a foundry manager with over 20 years and a melt supervisor with 40+ years in the field. We maintain rigorous quality control through advanced monitoring systems and experienced personnel. As a vertically integrated operation, we offer value-added services including product design, weldment conversions, machining, and coating applications. Our global alliances with overseas foundries enable us to provide an unmatched variety of casting processes and materials. From tractor weights for major agricultural brands to custom municipal products, we deliver precision-engineered solutions that meet exact specifications.
Services
Iron Castings
Tractor Weights
Counterweights
Ballast Weights
Municipal Products
Weldment Conversions
Custom Castings
Design Services
Coating Applications
Supply Chain Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We have 100 years of continuous experience in iron casting production since 1925
- We maintain strategic inventory locations and rail access for nationwide delivery
- Our engineers have decades of combined experience in casting design and production
- We offer complete supply chain solutions including import/export logistics
- Our facility combines traditional green sand molding with modern quality control systems
Services
Iron Castings
Taylor Foundry produces precision gray iron castings using green sand molding technology. Our capabilities range from small 1-pound components to massive 2,000-pound castings for industrial and agricultural applications. With over 90 years of experience, we maintain strict quality control through advanced monitoring systems and experienced personnel.
Tractor Weights
We manufacture TAYFYCO brand tractor weights for major agricultural equipment brands. Our product line includes wheel weights and suitcase weights for John Deere, Kubota, AGCO, Massey Ferguson, Case, Challenger, and New Holland tractors. We maintain patterns for both modern and legacy tractor models.
Counterweights
Our counterweight solutions serve construction equipment, material handling systems, and industrial machinery. We produce weights for skid steers, excavators, and specialized equipment with both standard and custom configurations available for OEM and aftermarket applications.
Municipal Products
We supply durable cast iron components for municipal infrastructure including manhole rings and covers, service boxes, meter boxes, catch basins, and storm drain systems. Our products meet industry standards for safety and longevity in public works applications.
Weldment Conversions
Our engineering team specializes in converting complex weldments into cost-effective cast components. We provide complete design support from concept development to production-ready casting patterns, optimizing manufacturing efficiency while maintaining structural integrity.
People
Charles Meador
President
Charles Meador leads Taylor Foundry with decades of industry experience. He oversees strategic operations and maintains customer relationships while ensuring the company's continued growth and innovation in metal casting technology.
John Nunn
Operations and Foundry Manager
John Nunn manages daily operations with over 20 years of foundry expertise. He supervises production processes, quality control systems, and workforce development while maintaining adherence to industry standards and safety protocols.
Sylvia Devereaux
Finance and Accounting
Sylvia Devereaux directs financial operations with specialized knowledge of industrial accounting. She manages budgeting, financial reporting, and business analysis while supporting strategic decision-making for the company's long-term growth initiatives.
Questions
What industries does Taylor Foundry serve?
We serve agricultural equipment manufacturers, construction machinery producers, industrial manufacturers, and municipal infrastructure providers with specialized casting solutions.
Do you produce custom castings?
Yes, we create custom iron castings from 1 to 2,000 pounds using green sand molding and maintain patterns for both standard and legacy components.
What tractor brands do your weights fit?
Our TAYFYCO weights fit John Deere, Kubota, AGCO, Massey Ferguson, Case, Challenger, New Holland, and many other brands including older International and Ford models.
How do you ensure casting quality?
We use advanced monitoring systems, experienced personnel with decades of expertise, and rigorous quality control processes including instrument verification of product conformity.
What logistics capabilities do you have?
Our Wichita Falls facility features interstate access, private rail spur, and warehouse space for efficient nationwide distribution and inventory management.