Hunter Foundry Machinery Acquired by SMG Group
January 1, 2025
(l-r) Manny Gandhi and Bill Hunter finalized the SMG Group's acquisition of Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation at Hunter headquarters in Schaumburg, IL.
SMG Group has acquired Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation, a provider of matchplate molding machines, mold handling equipment and sand casting technology for the global foundry market.
Manny Gandhi, CEO of SMG Group, said, "Bringing Hunter into the SMG portfolio is a significant milestone and an exciting new venture for us. We are committed to maintaining the Hunter family legacy while infusing essential capital for global growth and enhancing the existing Hunter management team with top-tier talent. Our goal is to provide ongoing world-class service to Hunter customers, supporting their growth and contributing to their success with the engineering expertise, quality equipment and foundry production talents that have made Hunter a leader in the industry for decades."
Bill Hunter, the former chairman of Hunter, said, "This transition for Hunter will result in increased capabilities for the company while maintaining our core strengths. Manny and his team will bring considerable value to the overall Hunter operation, and we look forward to ongoing success from this decision. My son Doug will carry on the legacy traditions started by my dad, Al Hunter, who founded the company in 1964, with Doug bringing his 25 years of experience to the new team. Our current President, Peter Li, who headed up our Shanghai operation and has been a key component in this transition, will likewise remain in the Hunter family. We have been blessed with longtime employees who know the industry and our company's ability to serve it."
For more information contact:
Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation
2222 Hammond Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60196-1094
847-397-5110
info@hunterfoundry.com
www.hunterfoundry.com
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