India’s Amtek Auto Ltd. reached an agreement to acquire Neumayer Tekfor Group, a producer of automotive forgings headquartered in Germany and with nine plants and service centers worldwide.
American Axle & Manufacturing Inc. placed the “stalking horse” bid in the auction for Revstone Industries LLC’s Greenwood Forgings subsidiary, in Greenwood, SC....More
Mexican forger Frisa Forjados signed a long-term supply agreement with Rolls-Royce Plc, for forged rings and casings in support of current and future aircraft engine programs....More
Meritor Inc. agreed to sell its 50% stake in a Brazilian company, Suspensys Sistemas Automotivos Ltda., to its joint venture partner Randon S.A....More
Kobe Steel Ltd. announced that its aluminum forging plant in China has completed its second-phase expansion, and said all the equipment is in full production....More
Forming, heating, and process control innovations accelerated significantly in the middle and later years of the century, starting with the manufacturing imperatives introduced by World War II and the Cold War. Here are some views of that progress.
Myriad technological advances have shaped modern forging operations over the past century. Combining technology with skilled personnel keeps the industry strong, and ensures future advances....More
oelheld U.S. introduced AirForge 4027, a newly developed protective lubricant for hot forging of steel and alloys when metal protection against oxidation, gas diffusion and heat is required....More
Ohio Star Forge in Warren, OH, will start a $20-million expansion project soon, and the steel forger expects to complete the effort before year’s end....More
