also avaible in Foundry Know How and Technology Transfer for the Asian markets: The ASK Group introduces itself at the Metal China 2010 Beijing, May 12th 2010 – The ASK Group launches its market entry to the Chinese Market with comprehensive casting Know How and latest product developments for the foundry industry. The network of competency for the foundry market provides the foundries with products and…

also avaible in PYRONOL 400 - A coating for casting tools, produced by SCHÄFER Chemische Fabrik GmbH in Hennef Since more than 90 years the company SCHÄFER Chemische Fabrik GmbH has been producing melting preparations and coatings for the non-ferrous foundry market, whereby we are supported by our world-wide representations. SCHÄFER products simplify the work of the founders. They are used to achieving a…

also avaible in Baraldi - Total thermal vision TTV - “TOTAL THERMAL VISION” is the NEW GENERATION of Smart Lubrication System TTV is a thermographic system that produces a COMPLETE THERMAL MAP of the DIE at EACH CYCLE TTV allows a detailed control of the whole die surface . . . cycle after cycle . . . TTV is a revolutionary control system in the diecasting process “TOTAL THERMAL VISION” allows to optimize…

Volvo Construction Equipment said that it has invested INR 90 crore in its facility here for the production of excavators. Volvo Construction in a statement said that this is part of the company's objective of supporting customers in the growing BRIC markets. It added that the investment would allow the company to produce medium-sized excavators at the plant. These machines would primarily be models for use…

The Australian Government will commit A$653 million over four years to establish a Renewable Energy Future Fund. The Fund will support the development and deployment of large- and small-scale renewable energy projects, such as investments in geothermal, solar and wave energy. It will also enhance take-up of industrial, commercial and residential energy efficiency. The Fund will include partnerships between…

Vostermans Alu Foundries has recently entirely overhauled its aluminum foundry. To be able to provide customers faster with even better quality it was decided to accommodate the largest part of foundry works in a new center. The investment in tools allows keeping higher quality levels and at the same time increasing the ergonomic benefits of the 6 workstations for the employees. The internal logistic…

Bosch’s first façade solar photovoltaic (PV) system has started feeding into the grid in Germany. The Bosch building integrated PV (BIPV) project was a joint project between Bosch Solar Energy AG and Bosch subsidiary Johanna Solar Technology GmbH. The aim of the cooperation was to integrate high-capacity solar PV modules into a building facade in a visually and architecturally sophisticated way. The BIPV…

Two self-propelled jack-up vessels purpose-built for installing offshore wind turbines have made Great Yarmouth's EastPort UK their home port. Gorleston-based Seajacks, owned by Riverstone Holdings, an energy and power-focused private equity firm which manages a large renewable and energy fund, believes that the outer harbour at Great Yarmouth's Port is perfectly placed to facilitate the most recent…

Bloomberg reported that ThyssenKrupp AG designated CEO Mr Heinrich Hiesinger's task will be to expand the company's industrial business through acquisitions when he takes the helm next year. As per report, Mr Hiesinger will be given scope for takeovers to bolster the company's ties to the chemical industry. The report added that ThyssenKrupp also aims to become a leading producer of wind power…

Bloomberg quoted Ms Nonkululeko Nyembezi Heita CEO of ArcelorMittal SA as saying that the disputed supply contract with Kumba Iron Ore Limited is boiling. She said that "We are going to assess at the end of quarter two. The reason why it’s fairly difficult to be crisp about it now is that steel prices are rising. If they rise sufficiently high, then your threat moves a little. There's no question that as…