EN FR FOUNDRY QUICK ACCESS EXPERTISE MARKETS FIND US IN YOUR COUNTRY OUR EXPERTISE The process of melting metal and pouring castings has a long tradition, dating back at least 5,000 years. Today, molds made from sand, ceramic or metal are widely used to cast precision parts for the automotive, aerospace, agriculture and many other industrial equipment manufacturing sectors. Imerys supplies the foundry industry with high-performance minerals and innovative solutions for molds and cores in sand casting and investment, as well as refractory solutions for both ferrous and non-ferrous foundries. A wide range of high performance minerals, from bentonite to various types of refractory sands and flours, are used in the foundry molding process to improve casting accuracy and productivity. We are a leading supplier of green molding sand additives for sand casting, as well as sintered and fused minerals for ceramic molding. We are also the world’s leading producer of calcined products for the refractory industry. The right technical solution to match each application In an industry focused on quality and productivity, finding the right technical solutions to match each application is key. Our foundry solutions meet stringent specifications in terms of mold stability, thermo-mechanical properties and flexibility whatever the casting process. We also develop low-emission additives and recycling solutions that address sustainability issues and reduce total ownership costs for the foundry. TO LEARN MORE: REFRACTORY SOLUTIONS FOR FOUNDRIES KEY FIGURES #2 world #2 in bentonite for metal casting 105 MILLION TONS worldwide casting production in 2018 #1 European leader in monolithic refractories FOUNDRY MARKETS IRON & STEEL Innovative solutions along the whole value chain Get more information and advice from our team of experts. CONTACT US BUILDING & INFRASTRUCTURE MOBILE ENERGY CONTACT GROUP FINANCE TALENT MEDIA Follow us © Imerys 2021 Cookies Policy Personal Data Legal Terms WE USE COOKIES Our website uses cookies to allow for a personalized experience on our website and improve your user experience. For more information about our cookies please read our Cookie preferences. Mandatory Cookies These cookies are essential to enable you to navigate our website and use its features. These cookies are session-specific and expire after your visit to the website. Performance Cookies These cookies allow us to improve the user experience & performance of our site for our visitors, by measuring website usage statistics such as visits, top pages, and traffic. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. Accept all Save my preferences