Foundry Selects Simpson Multi-Cooler for Redesign Project

Simpson Corp. reports it will be supplying its Model #MC-200 Simpson Multi-Cooler as part of a modernization and expansion at Componenta Corp.'s foundry at Karkkila, Finland. Componenta operates foundries, forges, and machine shops in Finland and Sweden, and last summer announced a plan to merge two

The Componenta Karkkila foundry and Componenta Alvesta foundry, in Sweden, are similar in size and both are operating at less than optimal capacity utilization. The plan is to consolidate the machinery, equipment, and capabilities of the two foundries to eliminate excess capacity and create a efficient, and competitive, operation. It's due to start operating in August.

The Karkkila foundry will be redesigned with a new layout, centering around a Heinrich Wagner Sinto automatic molding machine that will be moved to Karkkila from the Alvesta foundry. The frame height of the molding machine will be raised, making it possible to manufacture larger items and a wider product range. Melting and sand production capacity will be increased at and the coremaking and cleaning shops will be the object of capital investments to raise productivity.