WINOA at GIFA 2019 22 May 19 WINOA, a world leader in the steel abrasive industry, and world leading service partner, will attend the most important exhibition in the foundry sector, the GIFA trade show in Düsseldorf...
Aerospace experts converge 06 May 19 From the largest structural parts to the smallest workpieces, including blades and blisks, and in all materials especially aluminium and titanium, Starrag’s display at the International Paris...
New era of growth with senior appointment at castings company 06 May 19 Global leader in the design and manufacture of complex castings, Grainger & Worrall (G&W), has appointed Phil Ward as its new sales and marketing director. The move signals a bold new...
Enthusing apprentices and inspiring the next generation 06 May 19 Foundry Training Services Ltd (FTSL), keeps its apprentices on track and begins to work with local schools to encourage a new generation into the industry. The current cohort of apprentices...
Additional STELEX filter capacity to meet growing demand 06 May 19 Foseco Japan Limited recently made a significant investment in steel filtration production to increase current capacity at its plant in Toyokawa, Japan. The investment was in response to the...
Castings as Complex Components. 08 Apr 19 WFO-Technical Forum and 59th IFC 2019 – Call For Papers The World Foundry Organization (WFO) and Slovenian Foundrymen’s Society are seeking paper contributions for the WFO Technical...
New director at industry giant 08 Apr 19 Sheffield Forgemasters International Ltd has promoted 33-year-old Gemma Allchin to the position of HR director. The promotion takes Allchin from the role of HR manager, a job she has held for four...
New CFO for GF 08 Apr 19 The GF board of directors has appointed Mads Joergensen as new chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the executive committee of GF, effective from 18th April 2019. He will succeed Andreas...
Complacency is not an option 08 Apr 19 Prolonged increases in sales and the need to accommodate the build of larger equipment are catalysts for an expansion of facilities and staff at the European headquarters of a leading induction...
Apprentices get fired up about manufacturing at new foundry training centre 08 Apr 19 The first group of apprentices are currently undertaking training at the National Foundry Training Centre in the UK. The centre houses a foundry as part of the Elite Centre for Manufacturing...
New CFO for Bühler 03 Mar 19 Bühler has appointed Mark Macus as new CFO effective from 1st September 2019. He will replace the retiring Andreas Herzog (61), who has held the CFO position for 17 years. Mark Macus is no...
Large orders for aero engine components 03 Mar 19 GF Machining Solutions, a division of GF, has won a large number of new orders in the aerospace sector in North America for a total value of approximately US$ 100 million. These orders are to be...
For the cleanest casting without scrap 03 Mar 19 The ultimate tool to control and automate coating dilution and application Control, adjustment and preparation of coatings for foundries are the most important prerequisites for perfect casting...
Global automation giant further strengthens its position in the German automotive sector 03 Mar 19 Comau confirms its commitment to the adoption of a quality management system conforming to the best international standards with the acquisition of the VDA 6.4 Certification for its automation...
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GF Casting Solutions to divest two European automotive iron casting plants 01 Feb 19 The trend towards lighter vehicles continues to have a substantial impact on the automotive industry. In this context, GF Casting Solutions, a division of GF, will have a stronger focus on light...
From Japan to the US ‘crossroads’ 01 Feb 19 One year to the day since the ground-breaking ceremony, the first overseas production base for the Japanese KIMURA Group, was officially opened on 7th November in Indiana, USA. The Shelbyville...
New secretary general for the European Foundry Association 01 Feb 19 The European Foundry Association, CAEF has appointed a new secretary general. Heiko Lickfett replaces Max Schumacher who is stepping down as secretary general, but who will continue to attend the...
One stop shop for thermal processing 01 Feb 19 Vacuum brazing has boomed at Wallwork in Cambridge (UK) since the company established its first dedicated cell for production of complex components, including honeycomb rings and segments in 2014....
REMET appointed as distributor for Foseco’s investment casting liners and crucibles 07 Dec 18 Foseco has appointed REMET as European distributor of its broad range of alumina and silica based one shot liners and backup crucibles to the investment casting sector. The liners offer investment...
New system for managing Industry 4.0 communication networks 07 Dec 18 Siemens is launching Sinec NMS, a powerful, future-proof network management system (NMS). It enables users to master the growing demands placed upon industrial communication networks, such as the...
New Apprentice Standard Approved – Level 3 Trailblazer in Casting 07 Dec 18 The new level 3 Trailblazer Apprentice Standard in Metal Casting, Foundry and Patternmaking has now been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships, IfA. Thus apprentices will soon be...
Parent company absorbs advanced composite materials company 07 Dec 18 Effective from 1st October 2018 John Burn Ltd, specialist distributor of advanced composite materials, ceased trading as a stand-alone entity but remains fully operational under its parent company...
GF awarded record-high orders for the promising e-mobility market in China 07 Dec 18 GF Casting Solutions, a division of GF, will supply a large number of lightweight components for a new generation of electric vehicles in China. The new contracts amount to approximately CHF 370...
New team member joins staff at Foundry Training Centre 02 Nov 18 An instructor / technician has been appointed for the new National Foundry Training Centre in the UK which is part of the Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills (ECMS). The National Foundry...
COO appointed in new role at UK foundry 02 Nov 18 Renowned engineering specialist, Sheffield Forgemasters International Ltd, has appointed a chief operating officer (COO) in a newly created role. Following the appointment of David Bond as CEO and...
Shaping the global foundry sector 02 Nov 18 Executives, member organisations and working groups from the World Foundry Organization (WFO) met during the World Foundry Congress 2018 to discuss future proposals for the organisation to satisfy...
Latin American operations for supply company 03 Oct 18 Elkem ASA has opened a new plant for foundry products in Limpio, Paraguay. This plant is the first foundry plant for Elkem in Latin America, and it is a new and exciting chapter for the...
Full steam ahead for turbine technology developments 03 Oct 18 The 2018 Starrag Turbine Technology Days showcased developments to further improve the efficiency of machining turbine blades, blisks and engine casings, including: A flexible manufacturing...
Changing behaviours can improve mental health 03 Oct 18 As part of its strategies and sector plans, the HSE is putting a focus into workplace stress which is waking people up to mental health issues. What simple measures can management take to help avoid...
Multi-award winner constructs a new state-of-the-art foundry 03 Oct 18 Multi-award-winning, Thomas Dudley Foundry has installed a Disamatic D3–Z–425 moulding line as part of a major new investment in excess of £10 million that will see a brand new...
Professor Józef Szczepan Suchy 1951-2018 01 Oct 18 Following on from the announcement of the death of Professor Józef Suchy last month, the full obituary is now available to view. Professor Józef Suchy was born on 25th November 1951...
