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06. January 2025

For the first time, Calderys brought together 80 foundry leaders and experts from 12 countries at Calderys Meet 2024 in Västerås, Sweden, on September 26–27, 2024.

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This two-day event provided a platform for participants to discuss Calderys' latest solutions to support the energy transition, reduce furnace downtime, and lower CO2 emissions, all while advancing the foundry industry's Net Zero agenda.

Key topics included safety, innovation, technical support, and sustainability. Håkan Andersson, Regional Foundry Refractory Director of Sales EMEA, introduced Calderys' Foundry Service Center in Mariestad, Sweden, which offers comprehensive services, from raw material selection and R&D to installation and defect consulting.

In addition, participants also explored the showroom, showcasing Calderys’ cutting-edge melt and mold shop solutions, including refractory products, precast shapes, 3D printing, and green molding sand additives—all designed to enhance metal casting processes. A newly patented innovative concept called CALDE ® GUARD which is now available was also presented at the event.

External industry experts shared insights on the challenges and opportunities in the foundry sector, highlighting automation, sustainability, the UK foundry industry's roadmap to achieving Net Zero and the Swedish foundry's twin transition towards a greener and more digitalized future. They encouraged embracing innovation, circular economy, and recycling to drive sustainable growth.

Calderys also presented innovative energy-saving refractory solutions. Tommy Rydholm introduced new installation methods that significantly reduce CO2 emissions and generate energy savings. Experts Oleg Podobed and Frank Siegrist led discussions on breakthrough technologies like green energy, biocoke, and carbon capture utilization (CCUs) to accelerate climate neutrality.

Calderys Meet 2024 marked a pioneering event for the European foundry community, laying the foundation for a stronger and more sustainable industry. Calderys is committed to continuously enhancing this platform in the years ahead, fostering collaboration and the sharing of best practices among industry experts. Stay tuned for the next event, which is planned for 2026.