27-30 September 2009 - To be held in Melbourne with the primary venue for the technical papers and trade display being the exciting Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
The metal casting industry helped build Australia and the building continues. Few other industries are as directly related to the growth and prosperity of our nation as the foundry industry.
Metal castings are used in 90% of all manufactured goods and capital equipment which supports the employment of thousands of Australian families.
You will find over half a million tonnes of Australian metal castings are shipped to foreign markets each year with values at over one billion dollars.
Environmentally responsible
Once regarded as an aging smokestack of an industry the modern Australian foundry has embraced strict environment regulations as well as new production technologies that increase productivity and profitability for its customers and the country.
The industry also partners with various government agencies to study ways to improve foundry processes, produce cleaner air and water and reduce military hardware costs and reduce energy consumption.
The metal casting industry will prosper in the 21st century as well because of its ability to adapt to the needs and demands of the times.
