P.S. Auto Grinding's European Expansion and a new Partnership

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Foundry Corporate News Topic Discharging, Decoring, Fettling, Finishing

11. June 2024

The modern foundry works with the faster, safer, and consistent robotic grinding centre from Koyama. All equipment and spare parts stock are based in Germany to ensure next day delivery within Europe. Now the company forged a new partnership with the Chinese manufacturer WEIJING for hydraulic wedges and impactors.

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With more than twenty years of experience in finishing foundry parts by using Koyama automatic grinding centers, P.S. Auto Grinding is recognized for its commitment to quality and efficiency of its products and services. This enabled the company to build a reputation of trust and reliability.

P.S. Auto Grinding well understands the challenges faced by its foundry clients and strive to provide reliable solutions tailored to their needs. Over the years, the company had expanded its wide range of machines to include a selection of accessories customized to its requirements for robustness and performance, which its clients are accustomed to.

P.S. Auto Grinding’s machines can be complemented by numerous options

Throughout its history, the company proofed several times being able to adapt to changing demands while remaining true to its fundamental values of efficiency and unmatched reliability. Today, P.S. Auto Grinding’s machines can be complemented by numerous options, including extraction conveyors and robot loading cells.

«Join us to discover how our experise can contribute to strengthening your business and fostering sustainable growth», so Paul & Christopher Smith, General Managers of P.S. Auto Grinding Limited and P.S. Auto Grinding GmbH.

New partnership with the Chinese manufacturer WEIJING for hydraulic wedges and impactors

«In response to several clients' requests, we have sought to enhance our offerings to become the specialist in part finishing across Europe. After a six-month extensive test in a reputable UK foundry, we have forged a new partnership with the Chinese manufacturer WEIJING for their hydraulic wedges and impactors, facilitating the separation of casting parts from their gating system. We have worked to upgrade this equipment to our standards to ensure our customers receive the same level of reliability and after-sales service that P.S. Auto Grinding is renowned for”, so Paul & Christopher Smith.

European industries may be hesitant to invest in Chinese equipment

In the opinion of the two managers, there are several reasons why European industries may be hesitant to invest in Chinese equipment despite their open lower prices:

Quality and reliability: Their quality and reliability may vary. European companies may fear additional costs related to repair, replacement, and production downtime.
After-sales service: The availability of spare parts and the speed of technical support. They may fear that Chinese manufacturers cannot offer the same level of service as European manufacturers, leading to prolonged downtime and production disruptions.
Safety and compliance standards: Equipment may not always comply with European safety and compliance standards. Customers may fear not being able to comply with local health and safety regulations if they use Chinese machines, leading to fines and litigation.
Brand image and reputation: Investing in Chinese equipment may be perceived as a compromise of price over quality and reliability, which could tarnish the brand image and reputation with their customers. Companies may prefer to invest in locally manufactured machines or in countries known for their quality and innovation to maintain their competitive position in the market.

All equipment and spare parts stock are based in Germany

Due to Paul & Christopher Smith, there are no longer many reputable foundry equipment manufacturers in Europe, some even hide the origin of manufacture behind the “Made in” brand. «We at P.S. Auto Grinding believe in our ethos of being transparent in our drive for perfection. Through this partnership, we address our customers' needs for quality and price, as well as their concerns through our after-sales service. All equipment and spare parts stock are based in Germany to ensure next day delivery to most areas in Europe », so Paul & Christopher Smith. « We remain at your disposal for any inquiries and information regarding these new product ranges: Hydraulic Wedges Breaker and impactors.«

About P.S. Auto Grinding

Founded in 2001, PSAG is the exclusive European distributor for the Koyama range of robotic grinding centres. The company supplies iron and non-ferrous foundries and offer free trials, giving prospective buyers accurate cycle times to calculate a justification package. With a machine range designed to handle castings from less than 1 kg to over 300 Kgs in both manual and turn-table versions, PSAG offer machines to suit almost every application in the Cast Iron, Nodular Irons, Aluminium, Copper and Brass cast Industries. In 2016, PSFT (P.S. Foundry Tech GmbH) was founded to provide better support to the German-speaking markets. 2019 PSFT continued to grow from its new base near Dusseldorf. (The 700 square meter unit is available for trials and spares storage.) In 2023 the company undertook an identity Realignment of PS FoundryTech GmbH: The subsidiary’s Name Transition to PS AUTO GRINDING GmbH to strengthen the DNA of the PS AUTO GRINDING Brand.