The Tooling Division of Godrej Enterprises Group and its partners hosted the Diecast Summit 2025 in Mumbai on August 19, 2025. Organized in collaboration with global technology partners Voestalpine, Oskar Frech Group, Magma, and Kraemer & Grebe, the event aimed to shed light on the future of die casting technology. More than 100 representatives from various organizations, including Honda, Mahindra, Tata…

Through this collaboration, Grunewald will leverage Resand's advanced sand regeneration solution, which includes a patented double drum technology and an innovative Sand As A Service (SAAS) business model. Sand regeneration will take place at Grunewald’s foundry. After regeneration, the sand can be used again in foundry processes, effectively reducing the need for virgin sand. Grunewald is a leading…

The Turkish Foundry Association TÜDÖKSAD , under the auspices of the World Foundry Organization (WFO) , will host the 76th World Foundry Congress from 18–24 October 2026 at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center. As one of the most important international gatherings of the foundry industry, the WFC will focus on new technologies, sustainability, digitalization, and advanced materials .…

Severe Impact on Small Foundries In Kolkata, a hub for sanitary castings, many plants have slowed or halted operations. Entrepreneurs like Vijay Shankar Beriwal (Calcutta Iron Udyog) see the tariffs as an existential threat: while existing U.S. orders are being completed, new ones are scarce. More than 200,000 workers in over 5,000 mostly small foundries are at risk. Export Dependence and Market Distortions…

Golden Aluminum Inc. (GAI) and SMS group are proud to announce the successful commercial start-up of nexcast ® , the next-generation aluminum strip caster, now operating at GAI’s Fort Lupton facility in Colorado, USA. The new caster, jointly developed by GAI and SMS, is the centerpiece of a compact, fully integrated continuous production line that transforms molten metal directly into 36-inch-wide…

DN Solutions, the world's third-largest and Korea's leading manufacturer of machine tools, announced on August 27 that it had signed an agreement to acquire the HELLER Group, a German manufacturer of state-of-the-art machine tools. With a history spanning more than 130 years, HELLER, founded in 1894, is renowned for its world-leading technology in the field of machining centers and as a proven specialist in…

The 36,000-square-meter addition was launched in 2023 with support from Iowa’s High Quality Jobs Program , designed to help companies offset costs for new facilities, expansions, and modernization projects. The expansion nearly doubles Clow Valve’s production capacity, replaces outdated equipment, introduces advanced automation, enhances sustainability, and improves safety and ergonomics for employees.…

For many years, METAL has attracted professionals from Europe, Asia and the Americas. Exhibitors present state-of-the-art technologies, machinery, raw materials and solutions that support energy efficiency, sustainable development and the ongoing energy transition. The fair thus creates excellent conditions for international business networking, knowledge transfer and high-level dialogue between experts. In…

The other business units will remain in the possession of Mutares SE & Co. KGaA. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The transaction is now subject to the fulfillment of various closing conditions, which must be met in the fourth quarter for the acquisition to be legally completed. With the integration of Buderus Edelstahl, the GMH Group is consistently pursuing its strategic growth…

This global conference follows in the footsteps of the inaugural WCIC held in Kyoto in 2012, marking 13 years of international collaboration in the investment casting industry. Kobe, officially designated by the Japanese government as a leading international conference city, is ideally located near Kansai International Airport (KIX) and offers an excellent infrastructure along with numerous attractions in…