Leading UK-based foundry supplier and manufacturer John Winter has appointed a new Technical Manager, Andrew Tagg, as the company strengthens its research and development arm. In a newly-created senior role, Andrew Tagg will be responsible for leading the R&D team, helping it enter new foundry markets with innovative product ranges. Andrew worked with John Winter for 11 years as a Global Technical…

John Winter is progressing its journey to become a more environmentally-friendly foundry supplier by investing significantly into its facilities and infrastructure. Changes at the site include the installation of recycling facilities, new LED lighting and investment in manufacturing increasingly sustainable products. The investment will dramatically reduce the company’s carbon footprint, saving at least 33…

UK-based supplier to the foundry industry, John Winter, has acquired CAT International’s manufacturing facility in the single largest investment in the company’s 50-year history. In a progressive move that will see John Winter cement its position as one of the leading UK manufacturers and suppliers to the foundry industry, the independently-owned company will take on CAT’s Warwick manufacturing facility,…

Foundries are constantly being monitored on emissions. The main processes producing emissions, such as core coating, are moving away from using alcohol- to water-based products as they have been scrutinised for VOCs. However, there are other areas that can have an effect on overall emissions, particularly where petroleum based products are used. Responding to this, the R&D team at John Winter has focused on…

Leading foundry supplier and manufacturer John Winter has recorded a rise in demand for silicon carbide filters. John Winter’s silicon carbide filters are produced by one of the world’s largest manufacturers of metal filtration products, and are used predominantly in iron metal filtration in European automotive foundries. With a foam-like structure and continuous pores, the silicon carbide filters offer a…

With a product base that centres around removing hazards and driving the industry to make more environmentally friendly choices, John Winter & Co Ltd has developed a global reputation for providing quality solutions to the foundry industry which has been magnified in the past twelve months following some strategic decisions to collaborate with fellow giants in the sector. Stocking around 2,500 products such…

As we start the New Year, we take a look back on 2017 and turn our attention towards 2018. In 2017, we launched a new product … PF880 is an environmentally-friendly premium grade greensand release agent for medium and high-pressure moulding operations. It’s a low odour and low viscosity releasing agent, which has been designed for high production greensand moulding. The product has been formulated with a…

This includes casting machines and technologies, pouring equipment, molding, core making, die making, and much more. We are thrilled to announce MAGMA's participation in this exciting event, where we will be sharing insights into casting trends and sustainable solutions. Event: GIFA Southeast Asia 2023 Date: September 20 th to 20 nd , 2023 Venue: Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC),…

Indonesia’s mining sector has long served as a key pillar of economic growth contributing to 60% of global nickel exports and 70% for bauxite. The country’s substantial mineral and coal reserves are attractive assets as it remains a major producer of coal, copper, gold, tin and nickel. With major investments in the pipeline aimed at increasing mineral processing and refining capacity, together with the…

As Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Fehlbier (Chair of Foundry Technology, University of Kassel) explains, this international industry event brings together leading experts, researchers, and professionals from Asia, North America, and Europe to discuss the latest developments and strategies in large-scale casting . Key Topics: Cutting-edge insights from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and foundries Innovations from equipment…