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Tag: Manufacturing

Welcome to our Insight blog where you will find stories and announcements that pertain to the industries Pyrotek serves, from aluminium to zinc galvanizing to glass to acoustics to battery materials and more.

Pyrotek Rigid Glasweve® Filters Help Foundries Accelerate Toward Sustainability Goals

by Andrew Carlson and David Cole | 18 July 2023

Pyrotek developed the RGW filter technology to give its foundry partners in the aluminum industry critical efficiencies to be more competitive for years to come. Technology for greater sustainability and process efficiency is where Pyrotek continues to dedicate its research and development resources around the world.

Electromagnetic Priming of Aluminium Filtration Systems: Pyrotek EM-DF

by David Cole | 17 February 2023

Learn about the Pyrotek Electromagnetic Deep Filtration (EM-DF) System

Come and visit us at the TMS 2023 Annual Meeting & Exhibition March 19–23, 2023 | San Diego Convention Center & Hilton San Diego Bayfront.

USA Plant Recruitment Videos Earn Telly Award

by David Cole | 12 July 2022

The USA manufacturing plant videos, produced last year by Pyrotek Global Marketing to support critical ongoing recruitment efforts and promote the facilities more broadly, are the recipient of a 2022 Telly Award.

Ceramite Dual-Cast Crucibles Offer Maximum Life

by David Cole | 1 June 2022

At 2.5 tonnes capacity for molten metal, a Pyrotek Ceramite® Dual-Cast Crucible transfer ladle is the largest in use today at any foundry in Western Europe. It’s currently performing successfully for premium automotive foundry in Germany.

Baili Bowers - Pyrotek Engineering Internship Success Story

by David Cole | 30 May 2022

Congratulations to Baili Bowers for completing her internship with Pyrotek Columbia City. Baili has been diligently working part time for more than a year. She continues to be instrumental to the success of many projects, including new products and process improvements.

Blansko Earns Renewable Energy Certificate

by David Cole | 17 May 2022

As the European aluminium industry keeps pushing suppliers to be more "green," Pyrotek Blansko is already in a great position to meet targets as leaders there have made sure operations run sustainably using renewable energy sources.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Pyrotek’s Machined Graphite Parts for Float Glass

by David Cole | 10 December 2020

Pyrotek is known internationally for its high-quality precision machined graphite parts for float glass operations. These graphite parts are relied upon to make the highest quality architectural and automotive glass products.

Pyrotek Single-Chamber Underheated Furnace Provides Advanced Technology in Smaller, Compact Size

by David Cole | 7 July 2020

“Our single-chamber furnace is smaller than the dual-chamber design, and by fitting under a casting station they don't take up additional floor space,” says Tomáš Mazálek, Foundry Furnaces Project Manager for Pyrotek’s Blansko Engineering Center.

Smart Foundry 4.0 and Your Operation

by David Cole | 6 April 2020

Adopting industry 4.0 processes can result in better quality end-products, enhanced safety for plant workers, reduced production costs, and greater energy efficiency.

Sherbrooke — 40 years of Innovation

by David Cole | 24 February 2020

Two Pyrotek employees were recently honored for their specific contributions and decades of dedication going back to the very beginning of the Sherbrooke R&D Center.

Pyrotek Precision Machining Delivers as Team

by David Cole | 6 January 2020

Pyrotek Precision Machining has a lot of versatility because of its technology and the experience and training of the team. It has machined parts for multiple other industries and will continue to do so for customers in industries like oil and gas, automotive, aerospace, agriculture and many others.