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Founded by John Roach in 1883.1
Private company
Standard Steel Casting Company
Thurlow Works, Pennsylvania
The Standard Steel Casting Company, commonly referred to as Thurlow Works, was a steel production and steel casting facility founded in Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1883 by shipbuilder John Roach. The company was established primarily to supply steel ingots for Roach's steel mills, which included the Chester Rolling Mill and the Combination Steel and Iron Company, although it also manufactured steel castings.2 It ceased to exist in 1892.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The Standard Steel Casting Company, commonly referred to as Thurlow Works, was a steel production and steel casting facility founded in Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1883 by shipbuilder John Roach. The company was established primarily to supply steel ingots for Roach's steel mills, which included the Chester Rolling Mill and the Combination Steel and Iron Company, although it also manufactured steel castings.2
Leadership
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- FounderJohn Roach1
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Links
- WikipediaStandard Steel Casting Company
- WikidataQ7598309
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