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German iron foundry appoints new CEO
The board of the Fritz Winter iron foundry has elected Gabi Wilwers as its new managing director.In her new role, Wilwers will be responsible for finances and controlling, a role previously held by Jürg Müller. She will also be the... Read more
Metal Price › METAL PRICES - 03/2025
Ferro-Alloys and Other MetalsYour invaluable Metal Price guide to the market as quoted to the publisher on the 12th March 2025.Ferro Silicon(per 1,000kilos) 75% loose in bulk (Mt) £1,370.00; 75% drums on pallets (Mt) £1,450.00; 75% bulk bags on pallets (Mt)... Read more
Congress,Summit › World Foundry Summit 2025
The next World Foundry Summit will take place on 2nd and 3rd October 2025. The venue will be the Palace Hotel and the neighbouring Chantilly Castle, in France.Organised by the World Foundry Organization (WFO), the event was previously held in Rome (2018)... Read more
Brazil,USA,China › Key Brazil Port bustles as China poised to shift away From U.S.
Trump’s trade war may have crushed global commodity prices, but it’s good news for one of Brazil’s largest ports, which is seeing an uptick in export volumes.Porto do Açu in Rio de Janeiro state, the country’s No. 1 oil export... Read more
Anderson,Aluminum,USA › USA - Anderson Global declared a subsidiary of Wisconsin Aluminium Foundry
As of March 31, 2025, Wisconsin Aluminium Foundry, the leader in aluminium and copper-based alloy casting, has officially announced its strategic expansion plan by acquiring Anderson Global, based out of Michigan.The acquisition intent of Wisconsin Aluminium Foundry is foremost to... Read more
USA,Automotive,Taxe › ADJUSTING IMPORTS OF AUTOMOBILES AND AUTOMOBILE PARTS INTO THE UNITED STATES
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAA PROCLAMATION1. On February 17, 2019, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover... Read more
Aluminum,USA › Building a Sustainable Aluminum Industry: Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Manufacturers
In the latest episode of the Dirty Scrap Podcast, the conversation focused on the key challenges and opportunities facing the aluminum industry in the United States. The discussion with Charles Johnson , a representative from one of the industry's most... Read more
Germany,Steel › Germany reduced steel production by 13.5% y/y in February
Since the beginning of the year, the indicator has decreased by 13.1% y/yIn February 2025, German steelmakers reduced steel production by 13.5% compared to the same month in 2024, to 2.7 million tons. The figure increased by 0.8% compared to... Read more
China,Fair & Events,Metal China › Your direct connection to top Chinese metalcasters and suppliers.
Invitation to
METAL/DIECASTING/NONFERROUS CHINA 2025
We are delighted to invite you to
participate in the 23rd China International Foundry Expo, the 18th
China International Diecasting Industry Exhibition, 18th
International Nonferrous and Special Casting Exhibition (METAL/DIECASTING/NONFERROUS
CHINA 2025), hosted by China... Read more
India,Tariffs,Steel › India to Impose 12% Safeguard Duty on Steel Imports to Protect Domestic Industry
Synopsis: India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies has proposed a 12% safeguard duty on certain steel products for 200 days, aiming to protect the domestic steel industry from rising imports. This provisional duty seeks to prevent damage to local manufacturers... Read more
