Metal melting and holding, progress to NET ZERO 19 Apr 22 With the UK government’s commitment to electrical energy becoming fully decarbonised by 2035, there is now a clear direction for industry to follow. In our sector there are significant...
New president of GIFA and NEWCAST 19 Apr 22 Preparations for the world’s biggest technology trade fairs GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST have started. On 21st February 2022 the advisory board of the Düsseldorf trade fair...
Rebranding for UK based foundry training trust 19 Apr 22 The long-established Tor Lodge and Applecross Trust has been re-named to Foundry Training Trust to reflect current thinking. Speaking about the decision, the clerk to the trustees, EurIng Andrew...
New sector voice for manufacturing apprenticeships launched 04 Mar 22 A new partnership between industry and the UK government has been launched to grow the number of high-quality apprenticeships in the manufacturing sector. On launching the initiative in February,...
Registration for exhibitors for the four trade fairs GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST starts 04 Mar 22 The countdown is on – companies from all over the world can now register for the four trade fairs GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST (the Bright World of Metals). The leading international...
A fantastic opportunity to access support 04 Mar 22 The Foundry Equipment & Supplies Association (FESA) has appointed Stuart Gibson of Gibson Centri-Tech Ltd as President for 2022-2024. He takes over the position from Lynn Postle FICME of Foundry...
New CAEF president with full agenda in key year for European foundry industry 04 Mar 22 The year 2022 will be an important one for the European foundry industry. On the one hand, Covid-19 infection figures, supply bottlenecks and energy costs determine daily business and affect the...
The castings industry will once again prevail 17 Dec 21 There is a foundry in nearly every country in the world, the global industry is still growing and has been doing so for 6,000 years, so we must be doing something right, says Andrew Turner, general...
EUROGUSS 2022 postponed until June 15 Dec 21 Originally scheduled for 18-20th January 2022 EUROGUSS 2022 has now been postponed following a further dynamic upswing in Covid-19 infections, which may lead to changes in legislation...
Reducing emissions towards net zero while growing supplies to the green transition 15 Dec 21 Elkem, a global leader in silicon-based advanced materials, has announced a new climate roadmap detailing how the company plans to develop its business in line with the aim of the Paris agreement of...
Chemicals group announces new chief executive officer 15 Dec 21 ASK Chemicals Group has appointed an experienced business leader to take over as CEO, when Frank Coenen retires in early 2022. Coenen is to be succeeded by Frank Goede, who is currently CEO of...
International certification for environmentally conscious company 15 Dec 21 To compliment Midas Pattern Co Ltd’s carbon net-zero status, the UK-based company has been awarded ISO14001:2015 status following a successful audit, performed by NQA...
Continuing innovation with filters for enhanced filtration efficiency of small steel castings 15 Dec 21 Foseco has extended its support for foundries to more effectively and efficiently answer accelerating demand for higher quality small steel castings with the launch of STELEX* Pureflow high integrity...
More powerful, more flexible, easier to use digital platform 15 Dec 21 Norican Group – home to DISA, ItalPresseGauss, StrikoWestofen and Wheelabrator – has launched a new evolution of its proven Monitizer® platform, which runs on a new...
Greensand back to coreshop reclamation 01 Nov 21 A leading foundry in Turkey has invested in a new Omega Sinto greensand thermal reclamation plant to improve casting surface finish and achieve significant reductions in bentonite addition and new...
A cut above - post casting process that offers a safe and sustainable future 01 Nov 21 Much of the concern in post casting processes centres around the health and safety of employees, but the sensible re-use of ‘unwanted’ material removed from castings is also of...
Positive expectations for European foundry industry while facing up to pressure 30 Oct 21 In August the European Foundry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) increased again after a slight dampener in the previous month, says the European Foundry Association, CAEF. The plus of 1.0 points brings the...
New sleeve range delivers fluoride emission free performance boost to high-pressure greensand iron casting 30 Oct 21 In fulfilling sustainability targets and performance trends, Foseco has launched FEEDEX* FEF, a unique fluoride emission free, low VOC highly exothermic, high strength feeder sleeve material, ideal...
Being ‘green’ – a quality seal of approval to enhance your business and prosperity 30 Oct 21 If you have taken to reading this FTJ column regularly you will know that the main thread has been to document the journey to Carbon Net Zero that the #MidasGreenInitiative summarises and to showcase...
Italian foundry association marks anniversary with new website 30 Oct 21 The Italian Association of Foundry Suppliers, Amafond is celebrating its 75th anniversary (1946-2021) with a number of new features, including an updated website. The new online portal has been...
SHEP survey confirms huge increase in awareness of hazardous airborne particulate 02 Sep 21 In a survey carried out by the Safety and Health Engineering Partnership (SHEP), 84 per cent of respondents stated that the Covid pandemic has made them more aware of how virus, bacteria and other...
European foundry industry – emerging from the crisis with a calm hand 02 Sep 21 In June the European Foundry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) continued its recovery for the seventh consecutive month, says CAEF, the European Foundry Association. The increase of 1.3 points brings the...
ASK Chemicals to acquire industrial resin business from SI Group 02 Sep 21 ASK Chemicals, one of the world’s leading suppliers of foundry chemicals, has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the industrial resin business from SI Group (New York, USA). With...
Reichmann takes over intellectual property of MAUS srl 02 Sep 21 Reichmann & Sohn GmbH is now the owner of the trademark rights and intellectual property of the Italian mechanical engineering company MAUS srl. With the acquisition on 1st July, Reichmann has...
Recruitment - exciting job opportunity with global company 19 Aug 21 Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery Ltd is looking to appoint a Technical Sales Engineer - could that be you? Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery Ltd is the leading manufacturer of equipment for no bake or...
Sheffield Forgemasters nationalised to secure supply of defence components 28 Jul 21 Sheffield Forgemasters’ is to sell its entire share capital to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to support a substantial recapitalisation of its defence-critical plant, equipment and...
Pioneering robot assistance for UK foundry 04 Jul 21 Sheffield Forgemasters has adopted pioneering collaborative robotic (Cobot) assistance for some of its foundry operatives, dramatically reducing exposure to vibration, improving safety and increasing...
Reducing formaldehyde emissions from water-based coatings 04 Jul 21 Christoph Genzler, European product manager coatings and Rene Roeleveld, local product manager (mould & core), Foseco Whether in our personal lives or in business, environmental sustainability...
German supply industry in recovery but mixed signals from customers 04 Jul 21 The economic outlook for the supplier industry is brightening noticeably. At the same time, signals from the vehicle manufacturing industry, the most important customer sector, are dampening...
Commercial success leads to a new role 04 Jul 21 Castings Technology International (Cti) has appointed a new commercial manager during a time of “significant growth” for the organisation. Claire Rowley has been appointed to further...
3D printing – adding up to a perfect partner for manufacturing 04 Jul 21 A global foundry equipment supply company is exploring additive manufacturing (AM) technology as a solution to complex casting design features for the ever more bespoke equipment it manufactures for...
Postponement of ANKIROS and TURKCAST! 04 Jul 21 With the ongoing global travel restrictions and uncertainty because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the ANKIROS and TURKCAST trade fairs have been postponed until 6th to 8th October 2022. Elif...
