Let the good times roll by leading the way in Europe

The installation of the first integrated melting system of its type in Europe marks a £3million investment and the largest UK order for furnaces in the past decade. It also puts The Davy Roll Co in a position to be able to cast rolls in the region of 75 tonne capacity.

The general economic situation is currently characterised by rising costs for raw materials and energy, but also by an increase in charges for waste disposal. As part of a general effort, raw materials are reused, if possible, or regenerated/recycled. Dipl-Ing Klaus Löchte of Huttenes-Albertus looks at the manufacture of the company’s Carbofen binder system with specific emphasis on the energy consumption during manufacture.

Adding value and technical innovation – the only way forward

Despite the economic recession and general uncertainty the Slovenian Foundrymen Society’s 49^th International Foundry Conference, held in Portoroz in September, attracted 220 delegates – just 16% down on last year’s record number. They were in for a treat as 70% of the 37 lectures were from international presenters.