Who We Are?
HISTORY
S.U.S. Die Casting was formed in 1946. S.U.S. is reportedly the oldest non-captive die casting company in Indiana. The founder, Mr. Salvador U. Siena, a forerunner in the development of the die casting process was quite successful in introducing the die cast process to many industries. The 1950s brought about Mr. Siena’s death, however, the ownership was retained by the family and the business continued to grow through the 1960s & 70s.
The 1980s were a continual struggle to maintain market positions previously established. The required emphasis of change and realignment to meet the needs of a changing market-place were not in place.
In July, 1992 S.U.S. Die Casting was acquired from the Siena family by George Todd. Mr. Todd established the newly formed company as S.U.S. Cast Products. Mr. Todd brought to the new company decades of casting experience and best practices gained in the automotive industry. A clear vision and implementation of management systems and focusing on the customers needs have been instrumental in the successes S.U.S. has consistently realized for the past 20 years.
Jeff Todd joined his father in the business in 1993. Capitalizing upon an engineering background and mentoring of his industry veteran father, Jeff learned every facet of the die casting business cumulating with the succession of his father in 2008 as company president and shareholder.
In 2011, Jeff decided to bring in a partner to complement the leadership team and position S.U.S. for the next 20 years of growth and success. JR Merlau joined S.U.S. in September as company president. JR brings to S.U.S. 20 years of experience in administration, sales & marketing, and business development.
S.U.S. is a financially sound privately held company owned in whole by JR Merlau and Jeff Todd committed to providing service and quality excellence to our valued customers and a positive and rewarding work life to our employees.
MISSION
Our mission is to provide products and services that our customers regard as the highest value and to continually improve to exceed their expectations. With our engineering solutions, innovative least cost methodology and flexible manufacturing; our customers enjoy the benefits of quick response time, a high level of reliability and on-time delivery.
S.U.S. Cast Products is a leader in aluminum castings produced for diverse industries valuing high quality, and specialized attention. Our mission is to provide products and services that our customers regard as the highest value and to continually improve to exceed their expectations.
Doing so allows us to prosper as a business, provide secure employment for our people, and earn a competitive return for our shareholders. The guiding principles used to accomplish our mission are as follows:
CORE VALUES
Our Customers – are the focus of everything we do. We cannot exist without them.
Our Employees – are our most valuable asset. We will provide a rewarding work atmosphere, lead and teach by example, and strive to provide secure employment.
Our Suppliers – are our partners in achieving our customer success. Our Community – we will be good corporate citizens, support community activities and be responsible stewards of the environment in which we live.
Our Assets – we will responsibly utilize, maintain, and improve the condition of our assets.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Customers
Our customers are the focus of everything we do. They rightfully demand that we provide products of highest quality, on time, and at the lowest cost. They look to us to provide process knowledge, design assistance, and the support systems compatible to their needs.
Employees
We respect each person as an individual. We are to maintain a safe, clean work place for all. We are to create an environment that encourages and rewards individual creativity, willingness to learn, and participation toward company goals. We are all working collectively to become a highly competitive and skilled work-force in order to provide a secure livelihood for our people.
Suppliers
We are to develop and maintain mutually beneficial, long-term relationships with our suppliers. We must view them as our partners in providing the level of service our customers require.
Community
We are to be good corporate citizens. We are to support community activities and uphold our responsibility to maintain and improve the environment.
Assets
We have a responsibility to properly utilize, maintain and improve the condition of our assets.
