:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1757900/1757944/original.jpg "Continued operation of the smelter is not viable due to permanent factors such as an uncompetitive energy framework in Spain, global overcapacity in aluminum production and depressed prices.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1758000/1758007/original.jpg "The transformation of the automotive industry and the effects of the Corona crisis are forcing the Aluminium Rheinfelden Group under a protective umbrella.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1751000/1751047/original.jpg "\"Due to the very short lead time, the project could only succeed if all process steps could be realized first time right.\"")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1751300/1751353/original.jpg "Aludyne is currently number one globally in the production of aluminum knuckles with 23 plants in all regions.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1757500/1757565/original.jpg "The development of the CFRP hybrid wheels was successfully completed and the technology was validated for unrestricted use for series production.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1756300/1756323/original.jpg "Energy-intensive sectors in particular are looking more than ever for levers to reduce the amount of energy used in production and thus achieve CO2 savings targets.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1753100/1753168/original.jpg "This picture shows the fitting of a cruise liner.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1753600/1753619/original.jpg "“First we use a linear robot which lifts the injection molded parts out of the mold and places them in a prefabricated mold.\"")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1755700/1755730/original.jpg "One of the major disadvantages of the Venezuelan aluminum market was the lack of commercial vision.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1756900/1756955/original.jpg "At the \"Forum Gießerei-Industrie\", participants can jointly formulate a message to politicians to support industry in Germany and Europe.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1756000/1756092/original.jpg "In April 2020 dena called on private and public companies in Germany and abroad to submit successful projects and innovative approaches to reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1758500/1758509/original.jpg "\"Foundry processes can make an important contribution to realization and innovation, for example in the production of complex geometries and the use of new materials.\"")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1754600/1754685/original.jpg "At the \"Forum Gießerei-Industrie\", Transvalor will exhibit Thercast, a product for FE-simulation of casting processes.")
Webcast Series: From Expert to Expert Corona Crisis - What German Foundries Can Do Now
It is already well known that the corona crisis has hit foundries around the world hard. The challenge now is to provide assistance and make concrete recommendations for action. In this part of the webcast series, experts discuss possible measures for German foundries.
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The situation for German foundries is difficult: According to a survey by BDG, almost 40 % of the companies surveyed had already introduced short-time working or were planning to do so in the immediate future. In addition, concrete liquidity support, for example by loans, and the extension of the short-time working allowance to 24 months are called for. These developments clearly show the misery in which German foundries find themselves due to the spread of the coronavirus.
Watch our webcast about the situation of German Foundries here:
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Webcast: What is it About?
In this part of the webcast series "From Expert to Expert", the situation of German foundries before the corona crisis is discussed first. In addition, the status quo with regard to crisis management in German foundries is outlined. The main question to be answered is how German foundries can minimize risks and take advantage of opportunities to successfully overcome the crisis. Besides these core issues, the webcast also highlights numerous other aspects. The discussion is held in German, the core statements of the speakers will be published here in English.
These experts take part in the discussion round:
- Max Schumacher, Managing Director of the Federal Association of the German Foundry Industry (BDG)
- Dr. Fynn-Willem Lohe, Plant Officer at the Federal Association of the German Foundry Industry
- Johannes Messer, Freelance Consultant
- Christopher Boss, Director and International Product Manager of EUROGUSS (moderator)
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:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1690300/1690302/original.jpg "Within a short period of time, infections with Covid-19 have risen to more than 500,000 worldwide.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1706200/1706218/original.jpg "The SPOTLIGHTMETAL webcast highlights the effects of the corona crisis on foundries in China, India and Mexico.")