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About
Shaping the Future of Industry Since 1964
Operating on three continents, Acme Alliance combines lean production and global standards to redefine die casting and build the essential parts of tomorrow.
Decades of Manufacturing Experience
Founded in 1964, ACME Alliance is a privately held, globally integrated aluminum and zinc die casting manufacturer with facilities in North America, South America, and Asia.
Our vertically integrated model, from tool build through finished machined components, delivers supply chain stability, operational control, and long-term partnership backed by decades of manufacturing experience.
Supporting Global OEMs
We support OEMs across diversified industrial and transportation markets, including heavy trucking, energy, automotive, agriculture, marine, and small engine applications. These are industries where durability, uptime, and supply chain reliability are critical.
Global Redundancy
We maintain common equipment platforms and standardized process controls across our global facilities, creating built-in redundancy that allows programs to launch in multiple regions while providing manufacturing flexibility and risk mitigation.
Operational Differentiation
Each facility is organized into dedicated value streams that function as focused business units. Production, scheduling, quality, and performance ownership reside within the value stream rather than layered within corporate oversight.
Lean Operating System
Across all plants, our standardized lean operating system ensures disciplined execution, consistent processes, and repeatable results worldwide, reducing unnecessary overhead and accelerating decision-making.
The Outcome is Straightforward
High-Quality Components
On-Time Delivery
Fair, Competitive Pricing
Decades of precision in every component.
Mastery Since 1964
With a sixty-year legacy of quality and a continuous commitment to lean manufacturing, Acme Alliance is a global leader in metal manufacturing. Our strategic facilities in North America, South America, and Asia leverage standardized tool builds to deliver unparalleled, regionally-sourced components that shape the future of die casting.
OUR LEGACY & INNOVATION
A global journey of engineering excellence spanning over six decades.
1964
Company Foundation
ACME Alliance was founded in Northbrook, Illinois. Initially operating as a cast and trim shop, the company focused on building long-term customer relationships—principles that continue to guide our business today.
1989
South American Expansion
ACME Alliance expanded into South America with the opening of its São Paulo facility (Pichinin Die Casting), establishing a strong presence in the region’s growing automotive and industrial markets.
2001
The Lean Transformation
We transitioned from traditional departmental layouts to value stream-based production cells. This transition improved throughput, reduced waste, and implemented Kanban inventory systems.
2005
Asia Pacific Presence
ACME Alliance established its Shenzhen, China facility to support customers in the Asia Pacific market and further expand its global manufacturing footprint.
2025
$4M Strategic Growth
We invested $4 million in expanded die casting and machining capacity, including the addition of two Italian high-pressure die casting machines from Idra and increased automation.
TODAY
Industry Leadership
Today, ACME Alliance is a privately held manufacturer specializing in aluminum and zinc. Through vertical integration and standardized processes, we deliver consistent quality and competitive cost globally.
Our Mission
Deliver Custom Engineered Quality Components on Time
Management
Acme’s Lean Die Cast Journey
We started our lean journey in 2001. Acme production facilities follow ‘standard work’ performance metrics and produce components in a value stream environment on globally, standardized equipment.
Value Stream Mapping
Acme is organized into four value streams that manage process flow from production through delivery
Each value stream improves communication, ownership, and operational efficiency
This structure helps reduce waste, minimize delays, and improve responsiveness
Supports consistent quality, streamlined workflows, and continuous improvement
Seven Waste
Identifies non-value-added activities across the production process
Improves efficiency, throughput, and overall process flow
Helps lower operational costs while improving customer value
Creates a cleaner, more consistent, and quality-focused operation
Supports Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
5S Visual Management
Creates a clean and organized workspace that improves daily operations
Reduces wasted time by ensuring tools, materials, and processes are standardized
Improves workplace safety, efficiency, and overall productivity
Helps maintain consistent quality through clear visual organization and standards
Supports a culture of discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement
PDCA
Provides a structured approach for solving problems and improving processes
Reduces waste and improves efficiency through continuous improvement
Helps standardize successful practices across operations
Creates a culture of accountability, learning, and ongoing improvement
Standard Work
Defines the best known method for performing a process safely and consistently
Reduces variation by documenting clear procedures, expectations, and workflows
Improves quality, efficiency, and training across all operations
Creates consistency between teams, shifts, and production areas
Provides a foundation for continuous improvement and process optimization
Acme is organized into four value streams that manage process flow from production through delivery
Each value stream improves communication, ownership, and operational efficiency
This structure helps reduce waste, minimize delays, and improve responsiveness
Supports consistent quality, streamlined workflows, and continuous improvement
Identifies non-value-added activities across the production process
Improves efficiency, throughput, and overall process flow
Helps lower operational costs while improving customer value
Creates a cleaner, more consistent, and quality-focused operation
Supports Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Creates a clean and organized workspace that improves daily operations
Reduces wasted time by ensuring tools, materials, and processes are standardized
Improves workplace safety, efficiency, and overall productivity
Helps maintain consistent quality through clear visual organization and standards
Supports a culture of discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement
Provides a structured approach for solving problems and improving processes
Reduces waste and improves efficiency through continuous improvement
Helps standardize successful practices across operations
Creates a culture of accountability, learning, and ongoing improvement
Defines the best known method for performing a process safely and consistently
Reduces variation by documenting clear procedures, expectations, and workflows
Improves quality, efficiency, and training across all operations
Creates consistency between teams, shifts, and production areas
Provides a foundation for continuous improvement and process optimization
