GF acquires machine tool service company in Italy 29 Aug 22 GF Machining Solutions, a division of GF, Schaffhausen (Switzerland), is acquiring one hundred per cent of Italy-based Vam Controls Srl, to strengthen its milling and automation capabilities in...
European foundries highlight robust demand back up in times of upheaval 29 Aug 22 The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) increased by 0.4 points in June and reached a value of 106.4 points. After the significant drop due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the...
A cut above – taking the grind out of the workload 29 Aug 22 An improved level of control in their world-renowned grinding manipulators, has resulted in the ability to adopt diamond disc technology to improve disc usage and provide an even greater level of...
A new beginning 29 Aug 22 William Lee Ltd’s managing director, Toni Carannante, is set to leave Castings PLC this September after 34 years at the Dronfield site. The good news for the foundry sector is that he will be...
Mega trends at EUROGUSS 2022 23 Jun 22 Megacasting, a new process in aluminium diecasting in car body construction, is revolutionising manufacturing in the automotive industry. Tesla, the pioneer in this field, is already using...
A big ask and a big solution to push rollover melting capabilities 23 Jun 22 When a major customer comes to you with a component development that is set to revolutionise the market it’s time to call upon the skillset and reliability of your trusted suppliers for advice....
Clean space, wins the race 23 Jun 22 Portable, compact, and powerful foundry vacuum cleaner makes light work of a formerly heavy task. Having built a global reputation as the leading manufacturer of chemically bonded sand...
UK castings industry annual achievement awards 2022 23 Jun 22 The Cast Metals Federation is now seeking entries for the UK’s 2022 Casting Industry Achievement Awards. Each year, the Casting Industry Achievement Awards are held in the UK to...
Making amends for our carbon intensive past reaps financial rewards 23 Jun 22 Energy switching, zero fossil fuels, solar and woodland partnerships, coupled with a change in diet and travel, can all make a significant difference to CO2 emissions, and guess what? They also...
Global manufacturing production value to hit $44.5 trillion in 2022 23 Jun 22 New research from Interact Analysis projects that total manufacturing industry output will grow by four per cent in 2022, then decline by $0.2 trillion in 2023, before rising again in 2024 and...
Next stage of project to save UK’s last major bellfoundry in Britain 23 Jun 22 The Saving the Last Major Bellfoundry in Britain Project is entering its next stage as it invites main contractors to tender for a programme of capital works to protect and...
Ten million moulds in under five years 23 Jun 22 Since Chinese foundry Guangzhou Deshan CNC Technology Co Ltd installed its first DISAMATIC C3-350 machine in December 2017, this greensand, vertical moulding line...
Think beyond. Shape the future. 25 Apr 22 Foseco has unveiled a new company tagline "Think beyond. Shape the future". The new tagline reinforces the company's position as an innovative and sustainable partner within the foundry...
UK foundry to invest in strategic machinery 19 Apr 22 Westley Group, one of Europe’s largest privately-owned foundry and engineering groups, is set to further invest in new CNC machinery following an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK. The...
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...
