Since 1986, Stratecasts has been the global leader, publishing
Metalcasting “Forecasts and Trends”.
Stratecasts also provides
Strategy, New Technology, Design and Turnkey Projects.
Stratecasts was built on the legacy of Mr. Ken Kirgin, the pioneer of company-specific analysis in the foundry industry. Mr. Kirgin was respected worldwide as the source for the most reliable metals forecasting information. This DNA has evolved into Stratecasts online.
Mr. Kirgin was the director of all foundry engineering and analysis at Lester B Knight in Chicago. He earned his reputation designing & analyzing foundries for industry giants such as John Deere, Caterpillar, GM, Chrysler & Ford.
Prior to this he was the “right-hand” for Dr. Keith Millis, the inventor of ductile iron. Mr. Kirgin had his own foundry and also careers with International Nickel and Motor Castings in Milwaukee with George P. Antonic.
After founding Stratecasts, Mr. Kirgin was known for his close collaboration with the American Foundry Society, that published many well-received articles by Stratecasts. He became known as the “go-to guy” for strategic planning and forecasting.
Through the course of his studies, Mr. Kirgin became aware of many repetitive industry patterns and trends. His thinking was ahead of its time. He knew that to predict the future, you must study the past.
Stratecasts reports are still considered to be the most comprehensive in the world, establishing Stratecasts’ globally respected reputation.
Founder
CEO
Mr. Antonic worked with Mr. Kirgin and Stratecasts globally for many years and was considered his protégé. Upon Mr. Kirgin’s retirement, Mr. Antonic was named CEO of Stratecasts. Mr. Kirgin had a long standing relationship with the Antonic Motor Castings foundry family.
Mr. Antonic has over 42 years of international plant operations, foundry/forge, and machining experience. He was the Director of Industrial Engine and Foundry Group at Daimler-Chrysler Corporation, Foundry Plant Manager at Brunswick Corporation-Mercury Marine, Superintendent at Allis Chalmers Foundry and Motor Castings Foundries.
He holds a BSME degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering and has completed management programs from the Harvard University School of Business. Mr. Antonic is DOD certified and holds high level security clearance.
EU Advisor
In the 20 plus years since he completed his full-time studies at the University of Passau in Business Administration, Mr. Hasenjäger has gained invaluable expertise in networking, structuring deals, performing due diligence, closing investment agreements, and intercultural interaction.
Stratecasts maintains a core administrative team of exclusive in-house Analysts and Research Journalists.
Stratecasts retains a select group of metalcasting/forging Subject Matter Experts for global projects.