May 2013
| Business World Magazine | 193
the Mini Baja and the ¼ scale tractor. The
research teams demonstrated how using aus-
tempered ductile iron can be used (particu-
larly in rear suspension frames) to achieve
the desired accommodated by traditional
metals, yet is much lighter in weight. Rain-
bolt says Farrar’s role has not only helped
students acquire a better understanding of
engineering processes, but these advances
also help industry professionals gain a better
understanding of the benefits of ductile iron
in the manufacturing process.
Advancing education and developing a
highly-trained workforce to fulfill tomor-
row’s demands of industry isn’t, however,
the only aspect of Farrar’s future thinking.
Rainbolt says the company is continually
focused on providing value to its customers,
and that’s not just mere talk, but the funda-
mental company mission. Rainbolt says the
company can be anticipated to further build
upon the work it is providing for current
customers. He also notes that the company is
encouraged by opportunities in aerospace, as
well as the manufacturing of medical devices
and alternative energy. He believes these in-
dustry sectors represent significant areas of
future growth for Farrar.
Through its dedication to quality manu-
facturing standards, its willingness to re-
adapt capabilities and efficiencies to bring
value to customers, and by adhering to fam-
ily-honed values of teamwork, integrity and
experience-driven expertise, look for this
machinist and metal casting manufacturer
to increasingly cast a shadow of operational
service and success throughout the industry.
