What is the best part of your role?
The best part of my role is working on diverse solutions tailored to each customer's needs and seeing them evolve from budgetary quotes to successful projects. It's incredibly rewarding to watch an idea take shape and deliver real value to our customers.
What makes Simpson stand out in driving results for foundries?
At Simpson, we're not just leaders in sand preparation equipment—we bring real-world knowledge and experience from working in and with foundries. This deep understanding allows us to provide valuable insights and solutions that directly contribute to our customers' success.
What do you value most about the relationships/partnerships with our customers?
What I value most about our relationships with customers is the comfort and trust we've built together. Whether it's discussing a project or chatting about everyday life in the foundry, we can reach out to each other freely, knowing we're here to support and grow together.
What’s your most memorable customer moment?
Anytime I work with a customer on an issue or project and see the success of the project and the customer, it’s always a great moment. My favorite moments are when I can apply my experience with green sand systems to solve a problem. It not only helps the foundry, and the individuals involved but also strengthens our partnership with the customer.
If you could have a superpower to do your job better, what would it be and why?
If I could have a superpower, it would be the ability to instantly communicate with my computer through my thoughts. With so many different network folders and documents to manage, being able to open a file just by thinking about it would save time and streamline my work.
How Castalloy Reduced Costs by $574K and Achieved ROI in Less Than a Year
"Foundries are under constant pressure to reduce operating costs while improving sustainability," says Tom Arenholz, Global Product Manager at SIMPSON. In this customer success story, discover how Castalloy leveraged the Simpson Pro-Claim® system to save $574,000 in the first year, reduce energy consumption, and achieve full return on investment in less than 12 months.
Article Takeaways:
- Learn how Castalloy identified opportunities to reduce reclamation costs.
- See the operational improvements that generated $574K in first-year savings.
- Understand the key factors that enabled ROI in under 12 months.
- Explore how sand reclamation can support both sustainability and profitability goals.
Struggling with Hot Sand? Expert Strategies to Improve Casting Quality and Reduce Scrap
Hot sand can quietly impact molding consistency, casting quality, and production efficiency. Drawing on years of green sand system experience, Tom Arenholz explains how foundries can identify the root causes of hot sand, implement effective control strategies, and reduce scrap while improving overall process performance.
Article Takeaways:
- Identify the warning signs that indicate hot sand is affecting your process.
- Discover three proven strategies for controlling sand temperature.
- Learn how effective cooling can reduce scrap and improve casting quality.
- Gain practical recommendations from SIMPSON expert Tom Arenholz.
From Industry Education to Foundry Results
Foundries continue to face pressure to improve quality, consistency, and productivity. At the Ductile Iron Society | Green Sand Production Seminar, Tom Arenholz shared practical insights on mulling, mixing, and process control to help foundries better understand the factors that influence green sand performance. His focus was simple: helping foundries translate process knowledge into measurable operational improvements. Event details
Talk with Tom or your local account manager about your toughest sand preparation challenges. Whether you're troubleshooting variability, optimizing performance, or evaluating equipment upgrades, we can help identify opportunities to improve results.