About: Windsor Casting

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Windsor Casting Plant was an iron foundry owned by Ford Motor Company in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The plant opened November 9, 1934 and was located next to the in downtown Windsor. It was known to area residents as "the foundry". Internally, it was called WCP. Operations ceased on May 29, 2007 as part of Ford's "The Way Forward" plan. Windsor Casting and the adjacent engine plant were the original production location and namesake for the Windsor V8 engine.

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  • Windsor Casting Plant was an iron foundry owned by Ford Motor Company in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The plant opened November 9, 1934 and was located next to the in downtown Windsor. It was known to area residents as "the foundry". Internally, it was called WCP. Operations ceased on May 29, 2007 as part of Ford's "The Way Forward" plan. During its time in operation, it was one of Canada's largest recyclers. It recycled any kind of scrap metal with iron in it. In 1998, the foundry used the scrap metal from the demolition of neighbouring Windsor Engine #1 to cast 175,000 engine blocks. Although being considered an outdated facility, WCP was frequently awarded with many quality and environmental awards. Windsor Casting and the adjacent engine plant were the original production location and namesake for the Windsor V8 engine. (en)
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  • Windsor Casting Plant was an iron foundry owned by Ford Motor Company in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The plant opened November 9, 1934 and was located next to the in downtown Windsor. It was known to area residents as "the foundry". Internally, it was called WCP. Operations ceased on May 29, 2007 as part of Ford's "The Way Forward" plan. Windsor Casting and the adjacent engine plant were the original production location and namesake for the Windsor V8 engine. (en)
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