Tazewell Machine Works

how to read blueprints or had taken a machining class at a vocational school. But basically, we trained them. When we find someone willing to show up to work, the chances are good they’ll become a long-term employee here, which is what we want.” Cakora doesn’t have any expansion plans he’s ready to share, but the foundry’s South 2nd Street location leaves Tazewell with plenty of room to grow. “You need to decide who you are,” says Cakora. “We’ve done a few expansions over the years, but we’re on 30 acres of land so we’ve got the space to develop this operation if we need to. We like to have just one facility and one set of problems to deal with.” PREFERRED VENDOR n Warren Sand Co. kbtb1099@gmail.com Established in 1917, Warren Sand is a fourth- generation company whose niche is providing quality Silica Sand and Filtration Media at the most competitive rates to our valued customers, while continuing to expand our customer base in a competitive environment. Our stress-free solutions are accomplished by negotiating with suppliers and transportation carriers on behalf of our customers. Aluminum sand casting for a Waffle Cone Maker