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...
Best Young Foundry Researchers and Early Career Professionals 2024 04 Sep 24 The foundry industry was able to meet some of the best young foundry researchers identified in the USA, Finland, Japan, Spain, China, India and Germany through a competition organised by the World...
Flaskless moulding machine increases efficiency at US foundry 04 Sep 24 In June 2024, Sinto America installed an FBO-3B Flaskless moulding machine at Vestal Manufacturing of Sweetwater, Tennessee (USA), a company which has been a cornerstone of quality USA made grey iron...
UK METALS EXPO: the leading trade show for the entire metals supply chain 04 Sep 24 UK Metals Expo is the leading event that brings together the entire metals supply chain with the manufacturing and engineering community on 11th and 12th September 2024 at the NEC Birmingham...
Wide ranging foundry equipment at ANKIROS 04 Sep 24 Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery Ltd is continuing to grow as a global foundry supply company and has been at the forefront of innovative solutions for the...
High Heat Hand Protection – what are the options for the metals industry? 04 Sep 24 What to consider when using gloves to protect against high heat Getting effective protection throughout all stages of the metal handling and melting process can be tricky as there are many...
GIFA Mexico picking up speed 04 Sep 24 GIFA Mexico will be the leading foundry trade fair for the Mexican and Latin American markets from 16th to 18th October 2024. The premiere of GIFA Mexico, which forms part of Düsseldorf’s...
Cool investment gives hot return 05 Jun 24 Energy saving IGBT technology is central to newly installed melt shop at a UK foundry. Nestled in a fishing town in South Devon UK, lies one of Britain’s last remaining cupola foundries, a...
Density controlled coating or the benefits of intelligent automatic coating control 05 Jun 24 The Foseco Intelligent Coating Unit (ICU) was introduced in 2019 to improve the handling and application of mould/core coatings in ferrous foundries. It thus offers a way for foundries to improve...
Investment brings significant benefits to US foundry 05 Jun 24 Manufacturer’s Brass and Aluminum Foundry’s (MBAF) investment in the new Sinto FBO-III 20x24 flaskless moulding machine with mould handling line and Sinto Smart Foundry integration has...
European foundry industry third consecutive month of growth 05 Jun 24 In March 2024, the European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) experienced another increase, up to 95.8 index points, says the European Foundry Federation (EFF, formerly CAEF)....
United Cast Bar achieves King’s Award for Enterprise 05 Jun 24 Chesterfield’s United Cast Bar (UK) has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. The company, which is Europe’s largest manufacturer of...
Kanthal expands production capacity in Japan 05 Jun 24 Today industries such as lithium-ion battery, semiconductor and automotive show a strong demand for sustainable heating solutions to help them achieve higher efficiency and reach their...
