Rochester Metal Products is a gray and ductile iron foundry in Rochester, Indiana. Fulfilling casting requirements from .75 pounds to 50 pounds, Rochester Metals produces 70+ net tons of gray iron castings and 166+ net tons of ductile iron castings per day. They also offer casting design assistance for new products, from original concept to prototyping and final production. In operation since 1937, Rochester Metals currently supplies products throughout the nation in the air compressor, medical/dental equipment, automotive, off-road and heavy equipment, construction, oil field, conveyer, plumbing and heating, diesel engine, hydraulics, rail, lawn and garden, marine, and other industries.

In 2005, Rochester Metals learned that their utility company, Cinergy, was forcing them to move from their existing real-time pricing tariff with no demand charges to a new tariff with a significant demand charge. To maintain a competitive advantage, Rochester Metals needed to reduce their electrical costs without affecting production. They determined the best solution would be to implement a demand management system by early 2006, before the new rate schedule took effect. Additionally, due to varying production requirements, Rochester Metals needed the ability to prioritize gray iron vs. ductile iron production based on casting schedules.