Barron Industries celebrates 100 years

By Don Rush

There was much to do on June 19 in Oxford Township. Local officials, a United States Congresswoman, officials from Oakland County, military producer General Dynamics Land Systems a Stryker Military Vehicle on display and even a flyover from the Tuskegee Airmen National Museum all gathered for one reason on that hot summer day: to celebrate Barron Industries 100 years of metalcasting excellence.

Barron Industry, located at 215 Plexus Drive, in the north of the township, just east of M-24, is a global manufacturer of precision cast parts, machined components and complete assemblies for customers in the aerospace, defense, automotive, oil and gas, nuclear, medical and other industries.

“Above all, we are a family business,” said Barron Industries President and CEO Bruce Barron – he is also a third generation Barron to lead the business. “The ability to stay in business for 100 years,” Barron said, “isn’t easy, I will tell you that. I have been here for 40 of those years. It’s hard to believe.” Read More