In March 2004 Metal Technologies, Inc. (MTI) announced that is had formed a joint venture with international automotive supplier ZF Sachs A.G.. MTI acquired an interest in Sachs Giesserei GmbH (SGG), an iron and aluminum foundry in Kitzingen, Germany. This foundry was established in 1922 and primarily serves the automotive and industrial markets in Europe. In July 2005, Metal Technologies Inc. acquired 100% interest of SGG. The facility operates under the name Metal Technologies Sachs Giesserei GmbH.
“This important step fits with our strategy to become a global supplier to our customers wherever they need metal castings,” said Rick James, MTI’s Chairman and CEO. “It also adds the capability of aluminum castings to our product line, which is the fastest growing part of our industry,” James continued.
Facility Information
| Capacity: |
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74,000 metric tons
5,200 metric tons Aluminum
34,400 metric tons Gray Iron
34,400 metric tons Ductile Iron
6.0 million total Aluminum castings
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| Castings: |
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1 to 50 Lbs |
| Materials: |
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Aluminum, Gray Iron, Aluminum Machining
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| Melt: |
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1,460 mm Cupola
37 ton Induction holding furnace
Three 10 ton Induction Furnaces
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| Molding: |
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1 Disamatic Mark III-A
1 Disamatic 230 C
1 BMD Air Impulse Cope and Drag Molding Machine
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| Markets Served |
| Markets: |
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Industrial, Automotive, and Heavy Truck
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Quality & Labs
ISO 14001, VDA 6.1, QS 9000
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Sachs Giesserei GmbH
Kitzingen
Germany
For inquires please contact the Business Development Group via e-mail or call 260-925-4717
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