Operating on three continents, Acme Alliance combines lean production and global standards to redefine die casting and build the essential parts of tomorrow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Across all plants, our standardized lean operating system ensures disciplined execution, consistent processes, and repeatable results worldwide, reducing unnecessary overhead and accelerating decision-making.
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.
A global journey of engineering excellence spanning over six decades.
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.
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.
We transitioned from traditional departmental layouts to value stream-based production cells. This transition improved throughput, reduced waste, and implemented Kanban inventory systems.
ACME Alliance established its Shenzhen, China facility to support customers in the Asia Pacific market and further expand its global manufacturing footprint.
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, 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.
