Our History

Reliance Foundry is one of the oldest casting suppliers in British Columbia. We have been supplying castings to various industries since 1927.

Originally started as an operating, green sand iron & steel foundry, our product line today includes castings produced in most common ferrous alloys (cast steel, manganese steel, cast iron, ductile iron) as well as non-ferrous alloys (aluminum, bronze, copper, etc).

Reliance Foundry has produced countless castings for the mining, forestry, O.E.M., and marine industry. Our product specialties today include Bollards, Wheels, Investment Castings and Truck Parts.  Reliance Foundry has earned a reputation for fast deliveries, superior quality, competitive pricing, and outstanding customer service.

 Tapping out steel at Reliance Foundry

Today, Reliance Foundry continues to utilize our extensive metal manufacturing experience in the procurement and provision of countless castings and other metal products.

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Milestones:

1927:
Reliance Foundry is established in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

1950:
First foundry to cast Manganese Steel in Vancouver

1950:
Over 80% of foundry production devoted to Mining industry

1966:
Original 1927 Reliance Foundry site in Vancouver, B.C. burns down in a fire; we relocate to a new facility located in Surrey, B.C. 

1997:
Initial outsourcing of casting production begins.

2003:
Final castings production takes place.  Our Canadian Foundry facility is permanently closed, and all production is moved to facilities in Asia.

2005:
Reliance Foundry moves to new warehouse and distribution facilities at Unit 207, 6450 - 148th Street in Surrey, B.C.