The forerunner in cast iron solutions, Charter Dura-Bar is the leading manufacturer and service mill of gray and ductile iron to multiple industry OEMs.
“Dura-Bar’s mission and go-to-market strategy is all about finding places where we can be a solution for our customer base.”
Charter Dura-Bar, Inc., located in Woodstock, IL, produces Dura-Bar continuous cast iron bar products and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Charter Manufacturing Co., Inc., a family-owned steel and iron production and manufacturing company, founded in the 1930s. Charter’s culture is a strong competitive advantage where trust and empowerment define the culture and create an environment encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.
Together, we are One Family. One Team.

