Materials Processing Institute acquires a cutting-edge induction furnace 10 Jun 25 To support ongoing research and production, Materials Processing Institute (MPI) has increased its range of furnaces following the recent £500,000 investment in a self contained 1000kg...
US foundry’s sand reclamation journey 10 Jun 25 Simpson’s Pro-Claim plays a key role in Waupaca Foundry’s sustainable sand reclamation, reducing waste and maximising sand reuse for a more sustainable operation. Waupaca Foundry, a...
King’s Award for Innovation for casting breakthrough 10 Jun 25 A global leader in complex aluminium sand castings has secured the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation after pioneering a new breakthrough in developing lightweight...
UK government urged to Back British Metals 10 Jun 25 A powerful new campaign, Back British Metals, has launched with a direct call to the UK government: ensure metals are recognised as strategically essential in the forthcoming UK Industrial...
Long term future ensured for castings company thanks to employee ownership trust 10 Jun 25 The Precision Tooling and Castings Group, comprising Anderson Stewart Castings and Precision Tooling Services, has transitioned to an employee ownership trust (EOT), securing the future of the...
HSE’s 2022-25 silica campaign and foundries – what has been discovered? 10 Jun 25 With the three-year long campaign with regards silica and foundries ending at the end of March this year, it is timely to consider the findings, and what the industry needs to do in response? Over...
High tech for the road: 3D printing technology for a new six-cylinder engine 09 Apr 25 The foundry industry is facing profound change. Cast products manufactured using traditional processes such as core shooting are reaching their limits in the face of increasing demands for...
CASTcon 2025 – Future proofing the cast metals industry 09 Apr 25 Organised by the Cast Metals Federation with support from Foundry Training Trust, Cranfield University and event sponsors and exhibitors, CASTcon brings together the UK foundry industry to...
High Heat Hand Protection - is an aramid mitten a better option than a leather glove? 09 Apr 25 The hands are often the body part that is first exposed to the dangers of the task, whether this is handling hot materials or exposure to flames, radiant heat and spatter. Choosing the correct...
Swedish foundry expands capacity with investments in new machinery 09 Apr 25 Even in a time marked by economic downturn and global uncertainty, investing in growth remains essential, says Swedish company Kockums Maskin, which has just made a ten million SEK investment in new...
German iron foundry appoints new CEO 09 Apr 25 The board of the Fritz Winter iron foundry has elected Gabi Wilwers as its new managing director. In her new role, Wilwers will be responsible for finances and controlling, a role previously held...
Solutions for improved dry out of industrial furnaces 09 Apr 25 Calderys has launched CALDE® FD (Fast Dry), a refractory technology that can be used in many industrial applications, offering superior efficiency and reliability for all types of industrial...
Casting a more sustainable world 25 Feb 25 Unique silicon bronze art castings and an aluminium motor housing for electric vehicles triumphed at the 2024 Casting Industry Awards, being announced as joint winners of the Component of the Year...
Energy efficiency and metal cleanliness 25 Feb 25 The government’s net zero targets, and the war in Ukraine have resulted in some of the highest energy costs on record, writes Andrew Tagg, technical manager at John Winter & Co Ltd. This...
Foseco feeder sleeve and filter data now available in ESI’s ProCAST software 25 Feb 25 Foseco, the foundry division of Vesuvius, and a world leading supplier of casting consumables, and ESI Group, a part of Keysight Technologies and world leading providers of software for the...
Forging ahead: high heat PPE innovations for 2025 25 Feb 25 2025 is already well on the way, and now is the ideal time to re-assess challenges faced in maintaining workforce safety and discover how new innovations can benefit every company. For those who...
Further growth with a strong partner 25 Feb 25 Machine manufacturing company AGTOS has been acquired by the Japanese Sintokogio Group. Founded in 2001 in Emsdetten (Germany), AGTOS specialises in the design and manufacture of wheel blasting...
Where and what next for health and safety in UK foundries 25 Feb 25 As the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) comes towards the end of the third year of its current silica campaign, which is also looking at other fumes, dusts and vapours in foundries, where should UK...
Funding for advanced vacuum investment casting capability 25 Feb 25 Wall Colmonoy Limited (UK) is to receive funding from the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP) to support its Project EVaCC: experimental vacuum investment casting...
‘Sticking’ to the principles of working better together 09 Jan 25 With a product base that centres around removing hazards and driving the industry to make more environmentally friendly choices, John Winter & Co Ltd has developed a global reputation for...
The opportunities and challenges of the global foundry industry until 2030 09 Jan 25 Based on the current casting forecast by IKB (IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG, headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany), an increase in tonnage of the global foundry industry can be expected by the end of...
Hunter Foundry Machinery acquired by SMG Group 09 Jan 25 SMG Group has acquired Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation, a world leader in matchplate moulding machines, mould handling equipment and sand casting technology for the global foundry market. The...
A new ‘familiar’ face at the helm for leading global foundry equipment supplier 09 Jan 25 Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery Ltd has appointed Gareth Allwright as group managing director to spearhead the future development of the organisation from January 2025. He takes over the role from Mark...
Dawning of a new era for leading foundry trade association 09 Jan 25 In the wake of a transformative period for the Cast Metals Federation (CMF) and on the dawn of a new Industrial Strategy for the UK, Foundry Trade Journal editor Lynn Postle FICME sat down...
PPE and safety solutions for the foundry industry 09 Jan 25 The past year has highlighted the ongoing need for personal protective equipment (PPE) in the metals and foundry industries, as the hazards of high temperatures, molten metal splashes, and airborne...
Measurement and inspection acquisition 09 Jan 25 AMETEK Inc has acquired Virtek Vision International, a leading provider of advanced laser based projection and inspection systems. Virtek specialises in the development and manufacturing of...
New Chief Executive for Cast Metals Federation 14 Oct 24 The Cast Metals Federation has appointed Simon Forrester to take over as chief executive from Dr Pam Murrell FICME from January 2025. They will work alongside each other from October during...
Network and strengthen existing links 14 Oct 24 Despite clash of dates and a busy event calendar for 2024, the International Foundry Conference Portoroz, proved a draw for many delegates this year, thanks to its premier location on the Slovenian...
Post casting process risks – the hazards and how best to protect against them 14 Oct 24 There are many hazards present in the metals industry, and foundries and diecasters will face different risks throughout the whole process – from respiratory risks during mould making, heat...
CGI growth rate supported by Brazilian foundry 14 Oct 24 Maringá Soldas SA, a specialist supplier of automotive cylinder heads for the aftermarket sector, has acquired a SinterCast licence for the production of compacted graphite iron (CGI) engine...
Refractory specialist invests in a major single site greenfield plant in India 14 Oct 24 Calderys has reached a significant milestone in its global growth strategy with the commencement earlier this year of a project in the state of Odisha, India. This project will be the world’s...
World Foundry Summit 2025 05 Sep 24 The next World Foundry Summit will take place on 2nd and 3rd October 2025. The venue will be the Palace Hotel and the neighbouring Chantilly Castle, in France. Organised by the World...
