As the world’s largest manufacturer of piston pins and leading producer of powder metal parts, Burgess-Norton operates seven facilities around the world to serve its global customers. By leveraging its strategic locations throughout North America, Asia, and Europe, it is able to provide the necessary support to meet its customer’s needs locally while streamlining its sourcing and development processes internationally. From prototype requirements and small production batches to high volume programs, BN manages the process from inception through completion.
 

Burgess-Norton Manufacturing Company, a subsidiary of AMSTED Industries Inc., has two product lines, both of which produce highly engineered components serving key industrial markets. Founded in Geneva, IL in 1903, BN built the core of its business on piston pins, and since inception, produced millions of units for all types of internal combustion engines as well as many leading international customers throughout the automotive and truck markets.
 

In a move to expand its product offerings, BN introduced powder metal technology in 1954. Over the years, it has established a global reputation for quality and value — a direct result of its commitment to develop innovative solutions for its customers in targeted markets.
 

Significant investments in technology, manufacturing capability, and human capital assure customers their needs will be met quickly, efficiently, and with the highest quality.
 

Its standing as a global leader in quality and value has been earned through BN’s commitment to innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.
 

Burgess-Norton’s manufacturing plants are strategically located to meet customer demands for shorter lead times and overall efficiency.