This is exactly where the innovative ‘aluminium-to-iron’ strategy from GF Casting Solutions comes in: the switch from aluminium alloy casting to ductile iron casting for automotive steering knuckles opens up completely new perspectives. International OEMs have already successfully tested the concept, the first applications are in use in series-production vehicles with alternative drive systems – and the…

Based in Rushville, Indiana, Intat Precision Inc. produces ductile iron automotive components on three DISAMATIC molding lines. But on two of its lines, batch loading, unloading and sorting for shot blasting ate up labor, storage space and energy, with high abrasive consumption adding further cost. The maintenance-heavy barrel blasting machines also took up valuable floor space. “We knew continuous…

The iron foundry, with its 300 employees, specializes in complex, large-scale components for off-highway vehicles and enjoys an excellent reputation among customers in the construction, agricultural and forest machinery industry. It was originally part of the GF Casting Solutions division, for which a divestment agreement covering most of its business was signed on 30 July 2025. Linamar, founded in 1966,…

MAT Foundry Group Ltd is part of the MAT Holdings Inc. family of companies, manufacturing high quality grey and ductile cast iron parts for automotive and industrial applications. The group consists of nine companies with state-of-the-art foundries, including machining and assembly facilities. These are strategically located on three continents. Combined they make MAT one of the biggest automative parts…

The European foundry industry is currently under considerable pressure. Several factors are weighing heavily on the sector: the transformation towards climate-neutral production, the crisis in the automotive industry caused by high energy prices, restrictive EU regulations, geopolitical tensions, profound shifts in global markets, increasing competition from China, and overall social uncertainty leading to…

Starting at GIFA 2003, various binder manufacturers presented work on the development of new heat-curing inorganic binder systems, which is still ongoing today. The basis for these developments was the well- known fact that water glass-bonded molding materials can be brought to significantly higher strengths with tem- pered molding tools than, for example, with classic carbon dioxide gassing. These high…

Funosa, a Spanish foundry with over a century of experience, is implementing a strategic modernization plan to enhance process efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and strengthen its commitment to customer quality expectations. A key part of this project has been the replacement of an old shot blast machine by a sturdy, ultra-modern and energy-efficient shot blast system from Rösler. The wire mesh belt…

The Black Country foundry, which employs over 100 people at its factory in Wednesbury, is targeting a multi-million-pound opportunity in low-pressure die casting with customers looking to tap into this form of casting to take weight out of parts and achieve high integrity, high-strength, components. An HDTD low pressure die casting machine is the latest addition to the firm’s dedicated cell and can produce…

Four leading global trade fairs, one shared goal: shaping the future of the international metals and foundry industries. From 21 to 25 June 2027, “The Bright World of Metals” will once again unite international market leaders, hidden champions, and newcomers in Düsseldorf – covering everything from iron and steel to aluminum and other non-ferrous metals. At the center of attention: the industry’s key topics…

Henan Jiyuan Iron and Steel (Group) Co., Ltd in China has awarded SMS Concast the order to modernize its eight-strand continuous caster CCM#2, which was originally supplied by a local manufacturer, at its Jiyuan plant no. 2. The modernization project aims to improve product quality and productivity while increasing the flexibility in processing different steel grades to achieve an annual billet production…