Severe contraction in 2020 for cast iron and investment casting foundries, while steel foundries contain reduction. The total output for ferrous castings in 2020 was under 900,000 tons, a fall of -19.5% and a decrease of more than 216,000 tons compared to the previous year. The overall reduction in turnover was not quite as steep, at -16.1%. 2020 ended with a moderate decline for the steel castings segment (-3.1%), compared to the double-digit reductions seen in all other markets. The investment castings segment suffered most, losing around -32% of its volumes and -26% of turnover.
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Large-scale castings: why casting quality makes the difference
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Plates, counterplates, and casting columns: precision and strength serving the industry.
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Fonderia di Castenedolo: Italian excellence in large-scale cast iron castings
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CBAM: Foundries at risk of shutdown, according to Assofond.
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New high energy efficiency suction filter
An innovative suction filter for the core forming machine recently went into operation in our plant; it is a device designed with state-of-the-art features to optimize operations and reduce environmental impact. With a capacity [...]
A new mixer in foundry
A few days ago a new machine was put into operation in the foundry. It's a double-arm continuous mixer with a capacity of dispensing sand and reagents from 20 to 60 t/h. It's mounted [...]
