SKALA is a full-service system integrator and equipment provider specializing in the recycling and mining industries across Australia and New Zealand. Thomas Musschoot, General Kinematics’ CEO, commented, “It is exciting to add this well-respected brand to our organization. We identified a need in the Australian and New Zealand markets to make our mining and recycling system offerings more robust. Bringing…

In light of the transformation taking place in energy-intensive SMEs and the current debate about Germany as an industrial location, Deputy Minister-President and Minister for Economic Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia Mona Neubaur visited the Siempelkamp foundry to gain an impression of the innovative solutions the medium-sized company is using to meet the challenges of global competition. With a complex…

Guangdong Hongte Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Hongte Technology”) announced that it will raise financing funds and invest the funds in the construction of the Thai auto parts production facility (Phase I), the technical redesign of the Zhaoqing production facility, the construction of the research and development center at its headquarters, and the increase in working capital. Regarding…

The German Aluminium Alliance is an initiative founded by the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia, Saxony-Anhalt, Saarland, Rhineland-Palatinate and the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, together with the social partners IG Metall, IG BCE and the Aluminium Germany Association. Its aim is to make the aluminium industry in Germany competitive, climate-neutral and circular. NRW Minister for Economic…

Kimura Foundry America, a growing U.S. provider of rapid prototype castings, announced today the acquisition of VIP Tooling, a well-established precision tooling and CNC machining company also based in Shelbyville, Indiana. This strategic acquisition enhances Kimura’s ability to provide customers nationwide with streamlined, full-service manufacturing solutions. With both operations located in close…

This broader focus creates a comprehensive platform to explore the latest innovations, technical challenges, and emerging opportunities across a wide spectrum of metal casting techniques. The conference is designed to facilitate robust knowledge exchange and collaboration among researchers, engineers, and industry leadersshaping the future of high-performance casting and component design. Call for papers We…

Wheelabrator, part of Norican, has appointed industry veteran Matt Schweitzer to head up its North American equipment sales business. With more than two decades of experience in the surface preparation industry, Matt joins Wheelabrator with a deep understanding of both customers’ production needs and the shot blasting technology to meet it. He will be working closely with Wheelabrator’s global engineering…

On Friday, July 18, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM IST , RGU ASIA PTE LTD invites you to an insightful online session on Microsoft Teams , titled: “The 10 Misconceptions When It Comes to Becoming Digital in Your Operation” This practical session is designed specifically for professionals in the metal casting industry , focusing on the most common misconceptions, real challenges on the shop floor, and proven…

Speira Recycling Services in Töging has been doing pioneering work in magnesium recycling for two decades. With a CO₂ footprint of less than 0.6 kilograms per kilogram of recycled metal, the company offers an environmentally friendly alternative to primary production, which often generates over 20 kilograms of CO₂ per kilogram and mainly comes from China. Magnesium is a metal that is even lighter than…