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 in October 2025. The venue will be the Palace Hotel and the neighbouring Chantilly Castle, in France. Actual date to be confimed...
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...
Aluminium as a blasting medium in blasting technology 05 Jun 24 Aluminium workpieces have been processed using blasting technology for a long time. These are cast and forged aluminium parts. Stainless steel blasting media has always been used to remove burrs and...
Accelerated change on the cards for intensive energy users in 2024 29 Apr 24 From government plans to unlock access to grid connections to updates on support for major energy users, the focus on driving efficiency and supporting decarbonisation is set to continue in 2024. In...
Respiratory Protection – what’s right for you? 28 Apr 24 Why is respiratory protective equipment important? HSE statistics show that there are an estimated twelve thousand lung disease deaths each year linked to past exposures of chemicals and dust at...
METAL expo’s new format 28 Apr 24 This year's METAL and its accompanying exhibitions, Heat Treatment, Aluminium & Nonfermet, Control-Tech and Recycling, come in a slightly refreshed format. The expo cluster is held for two...
Improving melting efficiency with minimal expense 28 Apr 24 Many businesses are faced with the same dilemma, wanting to replace old equipment to modern efficient standards without production disruption and maintaining business continuity. David Harriman,...
75th World Foundry Congress – call for papers 28 Apr 24 The organisers of the World Foundry Organization’s 75th World Foundry Congress are inviting authors to submit congress paper proposals for the event, to be held from 25th to 30th October...
New and Future Leaders 28 Apr 24 The best training course I have ever been on, was just one of the positive comments from delegates on the New and Future Leaders course recently organised by ICME. As Amy Worrallo MICME, training...
Innovative water soluble core technology 06 Mar 24 The Cast Metals Federation has commended Foseco for the WASCO water soluble core process for aluminium diecasting at the UK Cast Metals Industry Awards. Foseco says the technology underlines the...
Uncertainties casting a shadow over European foundry sector 06 Mar 24 In December, the European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) recorded a notable decrease, marking a downturn in the index to 90 points, reports the European Foundry Federation (EFF). This...
Ambitious transformation from blast furnaces to green steelmaking in the UK 06 Mar 24 Tata Steel will commence statutory consultation as part of its plan to transform and restructure its UK business. The announcement was made on 19th January as news broke about the decision. Under...
Iron foundry reduces natural gas consumption by 25pc using heat recovery 06 Mar 24 The Danish iron foundry, BIRN, aims to reduce its natural gas consumption by around 25 per cent by this year. The reason is the recirculation from two new heat recovery plants that utilise the excess...
Thumbs up for casting solution to improve lives 06 Mar 24 A prosthetic aluminium thumb for use by children who have lost a hand due to injury, congenital conditions or for other medical reasons, has picked up the prestigious Component of the Year award at...
Foundry casts its net for new opportunities following £2m investment 06 Mar 24 A two million pound investment drive is helping one of the UK’s leading aluminium foundries pass the ten million pound sales mark as it looks to make the most of new opportunities. Alucast Ltd,...
New name for European foundry association 18 Dec 23 The European Foundry Association, CAEF, marked a transformative milestone at its annual council meeting, held recently in Sofia, Bulgaria. The meeting, attended by representatives from leading...
