The main advantage of using these filter elements is to increase foundry efficiency by reducing rework through the reduction of non-metallic inclusions in the melt. There are limits to the filter structure of sintered ceramic foam filters: The production of ceramic foam filters can result in structures that favor the formation of filter bits. This can impair the purity of the melt. By using innovative 3D…

Under the motto "Chemistry with a difference - the world of foundry chemistry", a total of 15 girls aged between 12 and 16 had the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes at ASK Chemicals. During the day of action, the participating girls at the Hilden, Wülfrath, Bendorf and Fuldabrück sites were given an introduction to the various professional fields of chemistry and engineering. They carried out…

Luiz Totti has been with ASK Chemicals for more than 11 years, having demonstrated remarkable leadership and vision during his tenure with the company. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Mr. Totti held several key positions within ASK Chemicals, including Managing Director of South America, Executive Vice President (EVP) Americas, and EVP of Asia. His extensive experience and successful track record in these…

In its endeavor to reduce greenhouse gases, ASK Chemicals is taking another important step towards a more sustainable future through targeted distillate recycling. The company's research and development activities have a clear focus on developing efficient products, while actively seeking more environmentally friendly and efficient raw materials and ways to reduce waste. One way to improve the environmental…

New solutions from the Ranjangaon plant This full-fledged, top-notch manufacturing site is set to serve the growing demands of the Indian and Asian markets with leading foundry and other industrial solutions. ASK Chemicals India is proud to launch several groundbreaking products, such as new binders for steel and iron casting applications, and the leading SOLITEC coating technology for unparalleled quality…

With a distinguished career in finance and a background as a tax advisor, as well as being a German and US Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Andrea Bauer brings a wealth of expertise to her new role at ASK Chemicals. Her journey in the world of finance began at Price Waterhouse in Düsseldorf and Paris, followed by 3 years with KPMG in New York. After returning to Europe, Andrea held various key executive…

The acquisition of the industrial resin business in 2021 represented a significant milestone in ASK Chemicals' diversification strategy. It expanded the company's focus to include a wide range of applications such as friction, abrasives, refractories, impregnation, wood, paints and coatings. "ASK Chemicals offers high-performance phenolic resins and specialty solutions for casting and a growing range of…

The annual award recognizes companies for their dedication to safety by following safety policies and guidelines, making safety improvements, and achieving a high score on Process Safety Management (PSM) evaluation by the Korean Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA). The committee reviewed all submissions and recognized ASK Chemicals Korea's outstanding efforts in these areas. On behalf of ASK…

Foundries who want to cut costs, increase productivity, offer a high-quality product and at the same time lower the environmental impact must keep an eye on the entire value chain. Possible levers can be found at many points in the process – one crucial factor is the selection of suitable foundry chemicals and materials. Foundry processes are complex, and there are many ways to cut costs, increase…