OTTO JUNKER GmbH was founded in 1924 and started manufacturing water-cooled molds for making brass rolling slabs - an invention of Otto Junkers father, Andreas Junker. He thus laid the cornerstone for a market leadership that has lasted to this day. OTTO JUNKER is a globally leading manufacturer of sophisticated industrial furnace equipment for the metal processing industry. OTTO JUNKER USA (Junker, Inc.), a subsidiary of OTTO JUNKER GmbH, established operations in 1985 and is based in West Chicago, Illinois with functions for aftermarket service, spare parts, equipment installation, and sales. We have on staff engineering personnel that covers programming, field service of induction and combustion equipment, and installation supervision to support the entire OTTO JUNKER GmbH products lines. Globally, more than 650 employees are dedicated to the development, manufacture and installation of our melting, pouring and heat treatment plants for metal processing applications. With a clear focus on technology and innovation leadership, OTTO JUNKER continues to set standards in its plant and equipment building, remaining committed to excellence in engineering, material properties, process reliability and energy efficiency.