The Gustav Eirich Award was presented for the 16th time. The award for outstanding dissertations and scientific work in the field of refractories was presented at the International Colloquium on Refractories (ICR) in Aachen, Europe's largest refractories event. An international jury of experts from Germany, France, Austria, Poland, Spain, and the USA evaluated the submitted works. The prize money totaling…

With this year’s Barbara Colloquium on December 4, 2025 , Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lothar Kallien bids farewell to a long-standing event series that has become an established institution in Germany’s foundry and materials engineering community. Since its inception, the colloquium has not only impressed with high-caliber technical presentations but has also set standards as an important platform for exchange between…

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 meeting was chaired by Mr. Zhou Shaojie , Deputy Secretary-General of the Anhui Foundry Association. Mr. Xie Mingguo , President of the Association, emphasized in his address that the founding of the division marks a key initiative for the advancement of the foundry industry in Anhui. He noted that the division would serve as a bridge and link to promote cooperation within the industry, foster…

With this step, Messe Düsseldorf is underlining its international growth strategy and further expanding its role as a leading platform for the global metallurgy and foundry industries. India is the world’s third-largest casting producer and, with an annual GDP growth rate of around 6 to 7 percent (source: WFO Global Foundry Report 2024), boasts the highest economic growth among major industrial nations.…

GMH Gruppe has decided to continue operating Stahlwerk Bous GmbH as part of its portfolio. After thoroughly evaluating strategic options, the company has developed a robust concept to secure the long-term future of this traditional steel site and ensure its continued contribution to the Group’s transformation journey. The decision to continue operations at Bous is based on a robust standalone concept, which…

The Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group announced on Wednesday that it will acquire the robotics division of the Swiss engineering group ABB for USD 5.375 billion . A corresponding agreement has already been signed. With this acquisition, SoftBank secures one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial and service robotics solutions – a company that had originally been slated for an IPO.…

As The Manufacturer reports, Scottish electric vehicle manufacturer Munro EV has secured £2 million in new funding . The fresh capital comes from existing investor Elbow Beach as well as other partners and is intended to accelerate production of the M-Series – a robust line of electric off-road vehicles designed for demanding industrial applications. The M-Series vehicles are specifically engineered to meet…

Immediately after the insolvency application, Exner contacted Kiekert AG's customers and suppliers to ensure that business operations could continue during the preliminary insolvency proceedings. ‘Customers and suppliers value Kiekert AG as a reliable business partner and have pledged their support for the restructuring process that has now begun.’ The wages and salaries of Kiekert's German employees are…

With 124 exhibitors from 11 countries, including 14 local companies, and 5,920 trade visitors – 2,006 of whom came from abroad representing a total of 61 nations – the event underlined its international character and its growing importance for the entire industry. Professional Environment with International Flair The exhibition halls provided a modern, professional setting with clear structure and…