With a warm welcome by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Fehlbier , the GTK conference at the University of Kassel kicked off a high-caliber event that resonated strongly with industry experts. Well-organized with simultaneous translations in German, English, Chinese, and Japanese , the conference focused entirely on the latest developments in Giga-Casting . Particularly compelling were the diverse approaches and…

The Eisengießerei Teutoguss and Lüneburger Eisenwerk (now Focast Lüneburg) foundries, have filed for insolvency. According to Zeitschrift für Restrukturierung und Insolvenz, Teutoguss had entered insolvency proceedings again January 20th in Münster, following a slump in sales. Teutoguss, which is based in Hörstel in the northern Münsterland region, mainly produces machinery and plant engineering. The…

Only by joining forces and with a clear plan can the rapid defossilisation of the transport sector succeed: With a plea for more technological diversity, including the use of e-fuels, the 12th International Engine Congress (25-26 February 2025) in Baden-Baden ended. Many keynote speakers particularly called for more clarity in the political decisions in order to achieve the climate protection goals. More…

“This partnership is an important step in our strategy to diversify and strengthen our supply chains,” says Michael Fanger, Head of Division Minerals at CREMER ERZKONTOR. “In TAC, we have found a reliable partner whose high-quality alumina products will support our customers in key industries worldwide with a long-term price visibility.” For TAC, this partnership validates its business plan and project…

The 24th German Die Casting Day brought together leading industry representatives in Ingolstadt to discuss current developments, challenges, and opportunities in the die casting sector. The opening speech was delivered by Association President Hartmut Fischer (STIHL), who warmly welcomed participants and provided an overview of the economic situation in the industry. Challenging Market Conditions Figures…

EC president Ursula von der Leyen said she will propose a focused amendment to the CO2 Standards regulation this month. Instead of annual compliance, carmakers will have a three-year compliance window to meet the targets without facing penalties. “The targets stay the same. They have to fulfil the targets, but it means more breathing space for industry. It means also more clarity and without changing the…

The Calderys Group has announced a significant investment to build a new innovation center for refractories research and development close to its production facility in Neuwied, Germany. The new 3,000-square-meter laboratory will feature advanced processes and leading-edge equipment, enabling Calderys to develop innovative solutions tailored to operations and customers across its Europe and Middle East…

At the start of 2025, Andre Kuhn, the CEO of the steel supplier, Kuhn Edelstahl, turned down a multi-million-dollar deal. Three years into the Ukraine War, Kuhn was approached with two projects to produce components for guided weapon systems and tank guns: a long-term business worth millions. He declined. ‘I can't do it,’ Kuhn said. ‘Fortunately, my son and co-owner Calvin and my partner in the management,…

MAN has started production of the new, highly efficient 13-litre MAN D30 diesel engine at its Nuremberg plant. After more than 100 years of diesel engine manufacturing at the plant, the D30 engine is the last of its kind. The company has invested around 220 million euros in the plant to realise the production and a further 30 million euros for the associated crankshaft production at the Salzgitter plant.…