About Us
About Miniature Casting Corporation
In 1962, a Rhode Island precious jewelry manufacturer joined forces with a Canadian die cast manufacturer, who brought to the partnership, proprietary 4-slide die casting machines. The new partners hired a manager who took the company in a commercial and industrial direction, exiting the jewelry industry.
The pneumatic 4-slide equipment was built and designed for the zipper industry, producing extremely small, yet precise die castings, which paved the way for the company’s specialization in miniature casting components. As the zipper industry declined, Miniature Casting’s expansion into industrial manufacturing was proving successful, as it became the prime die casting supplier for Polaroid, supplying the inertia stop component for the popular Land Camera.
By 1980, the company transitioned to new ownership, under Bob Piacitelli, an entrepreneur and engineer, who was new to the manufacturing industry. Bob has brought his company through major changes over the last 35 years. His equipment has been through three generations of innovation, from mechanical cams, to electronic switches to automation. In 1989, Miniature Casting Corporation relocated to a state-of-the-art, custom-designed manufacturing facility in the Howard Industrial Park, Cranston, Rhode Island, where it continues to operate. Then came the addition of conventional 15 Ton Horlachers, hydraulic 2-slide equipment, and later on hydraulic 2-slide and 4-slide machines from Techmire to expand the capabilities into larger size castings and high volume, multi-cavity production. All equipment is still in use today.
Commitment to Quality and Sustainability
Secondary processing was always offered by Miniature Casting Corporation as part of the overall die casting service package. In 1999, Miniature Casting purchased the assets of a tapping company in Massachusetts, and since then tapping, reaming, and other secondary machining operations are performed in-house. Polishing, plating, electro coating and other surface finishing needs are handled through a network of high quality, reliable subcontractors, all located in Rhode Island or other parts of New England.
Quality management standards at Miniature Casting Corporation are ISO 9001:2015 certified, with the initial ISO 9001 certification dating back to 1996. The company provides customers with products that meet or exceed requirements by utilizing FMEA, PPAP, SPC and Continuous Improvement.
Miniature Casting Corporation has always focused on conservation and environmental concerns, and in 1991 was the subject of national recognition for its efforts in wastewater recycling. In conjunction with the DEM and the University of Rhode Island, Miniature Casting Corporation developed a wastewater recycling program, which reduced wastewater discharge to zero. Following the implementation of the program, the company was awarded a grant to publish its work so that manufacturers throughout the nation could avail themselves to such processes.
In August 2014, Bob’s son in law, Stephan Toljan joined the team as president, with the primary objective to improve Miniature Casting’s market penetration in the US, develop international business opportunities in various industry segments, and to lead this Rhode Island based manufacturer into a successful future. A year later, Angela Toljan, Bob’s daughter and Stephan’s wife, also joined the company and in her role as SVP Operations started to drive structural innovation and efficiency improvement throughout the company.In 2021 Miniature Casting expanded to add an additional 13,000 sqft, more than doubling their size.This expansion allowed Miniature Casting to consolidate their finished goods inventory and made room for further growth of its manufacturing capacity. Most recently they invested in additional 4-slide casting equipment which will give even more flexibility to take on complex and high volume die casting projects.
While Miniature Casting continues its growth in industrial manufacturing, it will always maintain its focus on superior quality, customer service and commitment to excellence
Meet Our Team
Get to know the talented individuals who drive our success at Miniature Casting Corporation. Our passionate professionals bring a wealth of experience and dedication to delivering top-quality zinc die casting components for our clients.
