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    Foundry Management & Technology is a center for metalcasting ideas and the insights on metallurgy, design, processes, and technologies that shape the industry and its markets.

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    Sinto America
    Molds/Cores

    Modernizing Molding

    April 11, 2024
    A green-sand iron foundry has positioned itself for growth with the installation of a new flaskless molding system and automation platform.
    Warut Sintapanon | Dreamstime
    Issues and Ideas

    OSHA Cites Iron Foundry

    April 9, 2024
    A supervisor was pinned in an automated machine, and OSHA states the proper power-off and lockout/tagout procedures were not enforced.
    Bobby17 | Dreamstime
    Issues and Ideas

    Metalcasting Meet-Up

    April 4, 2024
    The 2024 Metalcasting Congress will draw foundry and diecasting professionals together for a three-day program of inquiry, exploration, and new developments.
    Nordroden | Dreamstime
    Issues and Ideas

    Refractory Business Buys Resco Group

    April 4, 2024
    RHI Magnesita is expanding its North American presence by acquiring the producer of alumina monolithics and other refractories.
    Waupaca Foundry
    Shakeout

    Shakeout Revamped at Waupaca

    April 4, 2024
    Two conveyor lines replace a vibratory systems for transporting large volumes of gating and sprue material, improving uptime, and reducing energy and maintenance costs.

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    Power, Scrap Cited in Closing

    March 21, 2024
    A Minnesota ductile iron plant will close in April. Metal Technologies Inc. indicated electrical rate increases and the cost of scrap make Northern Foundry uncompetitive.
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    Iron Foundry Files WARN Notice

    March 19, 2024
    A century-old Iowa gray and ductile-iron foundry reported its plan to close and eliminate dozens of jobs.
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    March 18, 2024
    A new design available in three variants will facilitate fast and cost-efficient automation of processes with low payloads, and can be operated quickly and easily.