Trega Corporation News

Trega Corporation specializes in aluminum castings utilizing the
permanent mold casting process. Trega has formed many long-
standing relationships with customers in industries ranging from
electrical to high end furniture to construction.

News Items

E-town Students Find Global Markets for Area Firms - July 2011

Trega Corp recently partnered with the Elizabethtown College International Business School in a program that pairs students with local businesses looking to expand into global markets. The Central Penn Business Journal published a very informative article explaining the program and how businesses such as Trega Corp benefitted from the program, while giving business students experience in problem solving within the context of international marketing. To read the article please click on the link: http://www.centralpennbusiness.com/article/20110701/CPBJ01/110639956

Trega Corporation Launches New Website - Sept 2010

Trega Corporation launches their re-designed website. Along with a new design and navigational structure, the Trega website offers enhanced information about their permanent mold castings, water well caps, engineering services and technical specifications.

OSHA Inspection - October 2008

This was Trega Corporation's first OSHA inspection in 35 years of business. Upon completion of the facilities inspection, the review of the written safety programs, MSDS's, and OSHA logs, the inspector found Trega was in compliance. He commented that Trega was one of the best small business's he had inspected in his fifteen years on the job.

New Explosion Proof Dust Collection System Installed - Summer 2008

Trega updated it's dust collection system to meet OSHA national emphasis program for explosive dusts. A new dust collection unit and duct work costing $50,000 was installed in the summer of 2008 to meet this requirement. Not only did it increase the air quality for our employees, but it also reduces fugitive dust through out the shop, which can result in an explosion. The installation reduces the risk of potential accidents, which allows us to control our costs.

Increased Melting Capacity Meets Increased Customer Demand - Spring 2008

Working with our furnace vendor at Morganite, Trega increased melting capacity without the capital expenditure of a new furnace. This was achieved by replacing the existing 900 lb. crucibles with larger 1200 lb. crucibles, expanding melting capacity 300 lbs. per furnace for a combined total of 900 lbs. of molten metal per shift. The project allowed Trega to increase melting capacity without capital expenditure, ensuring that our costs remain competitive.

New Casting Machine Installed - Summer 2007

Trega Corporation purchased and installed a Hall #3HSX Tilt Pour Casting Machine to increase our casting capacity of larger molds to satisfy our customer's lead times. This new larger casting machine will allow Trega to take on casting larger parts.

New Crucible Furnace Added - Summer 2006

To meet growing business demands from our customers, Trega has added an additional Morganite Series 3 Electric Crucible Furnace, adding an additional 900 lbs. of melting capacity to our current 1800 lbs., for a total of 2700 lbs. In our effort to better serve our customers, this will allow us to maintain a continuous casting run without downtime.

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Eastern PA Business Journal - March 9, 2009

Article profiling Trega Corporation in the Eastern PA Business Journal. The article highlights the thirty-six year history of Trega, it's unique capabilities, the industries Trega serves, and the permanent mold casting process in which they specialize.

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