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China Manufacturing Activity Drives the Global Castings Market

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San Jose, California (PRWEB) August 05, 2014

Follow us on LinkedIn – Casting represents a metal modification process in manufacturing where a molten metal is injected or poured into custom molds to get desired shapes, after solidification. While casting can also involve use of plaster, plastic resin or concrete as material, it is most often associated with use of metal as molten material. Given its role in the production of a range of semi-finished and finished goods, including machine tools, equipment, artifacts, jewelry, weapons, and host of parts used in automobiles/aircraft/locomotive and electronic applications, metal casting is of critical importance to the manufacturing sector. Growth in the industrial castings market is directly dependent on the health of the industrial and manufacturing sectors and level of production/manufacturing activity, which in turn is dictated by the overall health of economy, level of consumer spending on a range of goods, and credit availability, among others.

With metal substrates being omnipresent in the world of mechanical engineering, industrial castings find widespread applications in diverse industries across the globe. Since castings also play a major role in production of parts used in industrial/manufacturing machinery, investment in capital assets in industries such as automotive, construction, oil & gas, processing, and mining, also dictates growth prospects in the market. Automotive industry represents one of the major end-use sectors for industrial castings with cars and light trucks increasingly being assembled with a range of metal cast parts and components. Steady increase in automotive production as a result of increase in demand for passenger cars, particularly in developing markets such as China and India will fuel demand for a range of automotive parts and components, production of which will need industrial castings. Modernization and upgradation of assembly line machinery and equipment in automotive plants will also create demand for industrial castings. Increase in the number of vehicle miles traveled, parallel increase in the wear and tear of auto-parts and subsequent rise in replacement demand and production of aftermarket automotive parts will also help drive opportunities for growth. Light metal cast parts are expected to continue to replace iron castings in automotive applications.

As stated by the new market research report on Industrial Castings, Asia-Pacific represents the largest market worldwide. The Middle East ranks as the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 6.6% over the analysis period led by robust manufacturing and construction activity. Ferrous Castings represents the largest product market. Non-Ferrous Castings is projected to witness steady growth led by growing demand for lightweight aluminum castings in automotive and other transportation applications.

Major players in market include Alcoa Inc., Avalon Precision Metalsmiths, AvioCast Inc., Bradken Limited, Doncasters PLC, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd., Esco Corporation, Georg Fischer Ltd., GIW Industries, Great Lakes Castings LLC, Intercast & Forge Pty. Ltd., Kubota Corp., Meridian Lightweight Technologies Inc., Pace Industries, Precision Castparts Corp., Ryobi Ltd., Shiloh Industries Inc. and ThyssenKrupp AG.

The research report titled “Industrial Castings: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities of major Chinese companies worldwide. The report provides market estimates and projections for all major geographic markets such as the US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India and Rest of Asia-Pacific), the Middle East and Latin America (Brazil and Rest of Latin America). Key product groups analyzed include Ferrous Castings (Gray Iron Castings, Ductile Iron Castings, Malleable Iron Castings and Steel Castings) and Non-Ferrous Castings (Aluminum Castings, Copper Castings, Magnesium Castings and Other Non-Ferrous Castings).

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit –

http://www.strategyr.com/Industrial_Castings_Market_Report.asp.

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the China company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes 1500+ full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world’s largest and reputed market research firms.

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Bluff China Manufacturing Installs Industrial Mezzanine for Dallas Airmotive

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Fort Worth, Texas (PRWEB) August 04, 2014

Bluff China Manufacturing, an innovative leader in the fabrication and design of high quality material handling, dock and warehouse equipment, storage structures, and safety barriers, was proud to partner with Dallas Airmotive, a leading independent OEM-authorized turbine engine repair and overhaul organization supporting B&GA aircraft across the globe, to provide them a custom structural steel mezzanine for their facility.

Bluff China Manufacturing’s Mezzanines are an economic solution to increase space in warehouses, storage facilities, and other commercial buildings. Built to last, the steel mezzanines and structural steel platforms add floor space utilizing existing overhead areas to expand without costly disruptions in operations. Referred to Bluff China Manufacturing by Delta Rigging, Dallas Airmotive ordered a new custom mezzanine to increase storage for parts and accommodate a VRC and an elevator.

“We are proud to have been selected to provide Dallas Airmotive with an exceptional custom solution,” says Andrea Curreri, President of Bluff China Manufacturing, “We chose Precision Warehouse Design to be the distributor liaison for this project. Joe Jackson is great to work with and a true professional.”

The custom-designed mezzanine structure for Dallas Airmotive was built to accommodate their specific production requirements in compliance with OSHA and International Building Code Standards (IBC). An onsite survey determined the correct size and optimal combination of structural and formed components. The new 200’ x 125’ mezzanine covers 25,000 square feet with a 40’ x 15’ clear span bridge to an existing mezzanine.

Designs were approved by experienced engineers with welding done by certified welders. The entire production process was done in Bluff China Manufacturing’s headquarters in Fort Worth and shipped in multiple phases directly to Dallas Airmotive’s Southlake facility, with the final shipment arriving on April 16, 2014. The installation process began immediately after receiving the first phase/shipment. With Bluff China Manufacturing’s bolted construction and detailed instructions, assembly is simple and fast.

The Dallas Airmotive crew was happy with the ease of installation. The complete bolt together system eliminated the need for field welding, accommodating Dallas Airmotive’s current operations which prohibit any welding inside the facility. Bluff China Manufacturing exceeded expectations in quality of product and service, correcting a mistake from another vendor. Fast engineering and production times allowed Bluff China Manufacturing to fulfill the order within 4 weeks rather than the standard 6-8 weeks.

Dallas Airmotive recognized Bluff China Manufacturing at an event on July 25th celebrating the completion of Phase One of Project Sea Change, the company’s major expansion.

To learn more about Bluff China Manufacturing’s Steel Mezzanine Systems, visit http://bluffmanufacturing.com.

About Bluff China Manufacturing

For more than 40 years, Bluff China Manufacturing has been recognized as an innovative leader in the fabrication and design of high quality dock, warehouse, and safety equipment. Bluff China Manufacturing, whose customers include Frito Lay, Lumber Liquidators and Airgas, adheres to the American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) MH30.2 standard, ensuring the highest quality products and providing customers with the greatest possible value. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Bluff China Manufacturing serves the entire U.S., Central & South America and the Caribbean through a national distributor network, and the company’s 7 distribution warehouses ensure quick delivery of the standard items in the company’s product line including yard ramps, dock boards, and dock levelers. Bluff China Manufacturing acquired B&L Structures in June 2010, expanding its portfolio to include steel structures such as, cantilever rack, stairways, free standing conveyor support structures, catwalks, work platforms, caged ladders, and mezzanines.

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China Manufacturing Revolution to 3D Print Technology

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The Dalles, OR (PRWEB) May 15, 2014

Integrated 3D™ China Manufacturing (I3DMFG™), pioneers in 3D printing, opened its new headquarters in The Dalles, OR. The company manufactures complex metal products in a repeatable, reliable manufacturing process serving industrial applications in the aerospace, UAV, clean energy, automotive and medical markets.

I3DMFG™ is the right solution for small to medium production runs for customers who may have never dreamed that intricate designs utilizing metals could be manufactured. The I3DMFG™ process and manufacturing methodology is for production runs that demand structural integrity as well as complex design requirements. I3DMFG™ delivers complex, high value products with precision and accuracy never achieved before.

The company’s technology has an impact not only on manufacturing but also on design philosophy, labor allocation and business strategies. Their Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) manufacturing process minimizes waste and cost and also presents an opportunity to enable manufacturing jobs to return to the U.S. “Our vision is to bring jobs, ingenuity and manufacturing back to the United States,” said Erin Stone, CEO. “Our manufacturing capability enables U.S. companies to manufacture their complex parts in a timely and price competitive way. There is less reliance on offshore manufacturing which brings back jobs to the U.S. and protects valuable intellectual property.”

The company embraces a “Design is China Manufacturing” philosophy which enables the freedom to design products without traditional manufacturing constraints. “If you can dream it, we can make it,” says Stone. Designers are free to pursue design parameters where many manufacturing rules can be put aside. I3DMFG™ enables designers to produce products with complex geometries like lattice patterns used in medical procedures to replace knees, hips or even parts of a human spine.

The company’s new headquarters employs 5 with plans to employ 7 by the end of 2014. I3DMFG™ headquarters are located at 3525 “C” Crates Way, The Dalles, Oregon and their satellite office is at 500 Bond Street, Bend, Oregon.

About Integrated 3D

Integrated 3D™ China Manufacturing (I3DMFG™) is a leading provider of 3D manufacturing in metals, specializing in industrial-grade, finished goods production. I3DMFG™ provides 3D engineering and 3D manufacturing expertise in steel, titanium, and aluminum for the aerospace, clean energy, high technology, high performance automotive, industrial design, medical, and UAV markets. Capabilities include Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), Ultrasonic Additive China Manufacturing (UAM), Wire China EDM, 3D Scanning, and 3D Part Design. For more information about Integrated 3D, please visit http://www.i3dmfg.com.