With planned mature volume of more than 300,000 cylinder blocks per year, and
production start in 2013, Tupy has secured the largest ever CGI cylinder block
order
[Joinville, Saltillo and Stockholm, 29 October 2012] - Tupy, the world's largest
cast iron cylinder block and head foundry group, has received an order for a new
high volume Compacted Graphite Iron passenger vehicle cylinder block, to be
produced at its North American base in Saltillo, Mexico. Following the start of
production in 2013, the order calls for a ramp-up to more than 300,000 cylinder
blocks per year, making the new programme the highest volume CGI cylinder block
in the world. The new CGI cylinder block will become Tupy's eighteenth CGI
component, further reinforcing its global leadership position for CGI product
development and series production.
In preparation for the start of series production, Tupy has ordered a fully
automated process control system from the Swedish CGI specialist SinterCast.
The System 3000 Plus has been jointly specified by Tupy and SinterCast
engineers to automatically control the base treatment, the process control
measurement and the final adjustment of magnesium and inoculant prior to
casting. Process data from the System 3000 Plus, and the melting and moulding
operations, will be compiled into a unique process database to provide enhanced
control and traceability. The System 3000 Plus will be SinterCast's most
comprehensive ever installation, with capacity for up to 15 ladles per hour and
more than 9 hours of production per day. The System 3000 Plus is planned to be
shipped before year-end and commissioned during the first quarter of 2013.
Following the installation of the System 3000 Plus, the SinterCast process
control system currently installed on Line 3 at Tupy Saltillo will be re-
installed on Line 4 to support intensified CGI product development for
commercial vehicle applications.
"Following the initial SinterCast installation at our Joinville foundry during
the year 2000, and the second installation at our Mauá commercial vehicle
foundry in 2004, we are pleased to be the first foundry group in the world with
SinterCast process control systems at three different production facilities and
with high volume CGI capability on four different production lines. The CGI
process at our Saltillo foundry has been designed from a clean sheet of paper,
incorporating Tupy's high volume CGI production experience over the past decade
and taking advantage of the latest technology in every aspect of the foundry
process" said Mr. Luiz Tarquínio, President and C.E.O. of Tupy. "As a key
component of our strategy for our Mexican operations, we look forward to
applying our world-leading CGI experience to support the development and series
production of this new passenger vehicle cylinder block. We also look forward
to continuing to expand our CGI capabilities in Saltillo, including future CGI
series production on our commercial vehicle line."
"Tupy's contributions to CGI product development and its CGI series production
experience have established CGI awareness and confidence throughout the
automotive industry and have led to the approval of the highest volume CGI
cylinder block to date. The planned volume, representing more than 300,000
Engine Equivalents, will establish new benchmarks for CGI foundry capability and
machining." said Dr. Steve Dawson, President & CEO of SinterCast. "We
appreciate Tupy's confidence in our technology as we prepare to install and
commission our most comprehensive ever process control system. Repeat business
is the strongest endorsement of any technology, and it is one of our core
objectives."
For more information:
Mr. Luiz Tarquínio S. Ferro Dr. Steve Dawson
President and C.E.O. President & CEO
Tupy S.A. SinterCast AB (publ)
Tel: +55 47 4009 8181 Tel: +46 8 660 7750
e-mail: tarquinio@tupy.com.br e-mail: steve.dawson@sintercast.com
Headquartered in southern Brazil, Tupy has more than 10,000 employees and a
production capacity of 842,000 tonnes per year of cast iron components. With
manufacturing facilities located in Joinville in the State of Santa Catarina and
Mauá in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, and in Saltillo and Ramos Arizpe in the
State of Coahuila, Mexico, Tupy is the largest cast iron cylinder block and head
foundry in the world, and the global CGI leader with 17 CGI components in series
production. Tupy has established sales and engineering offices located in
Brazil, United States, Germany, Mexico and Japan to support its main customers,
including: Cummins, Ford, Mercedes Benz, Perkins, Audi, Iveco, DAF Trucks, MAN,
John Deere, Komatsu, Kubota and Peugeot and many other premier automotive and
diesel engine manufacturers. For more information: www.tupy.com.br
SinterCast is the world's leading supplier of process control technology for the
reliable high volume production of Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI). With at least
75% higher tensile strength, 45% higher stiffness and approximately double the
fatigue strength of conventional grey cast iron and aluminium, CGI allows engine
designers to improve performance, fuel economy and durability while reducing
engine weight, noise and emissions. The SinterCast technology is used for the
production of more than 50 CGI components, ranging from 2 kg to 17 tonnes, all
using the same proven process control technology. The end-users of SinterCast-
CGI components include Aston Martin, Audi, Cameron Compression, Caterpillar,
Chrysler, DAF Trucks, Ford, Ford-Otosan, General Electric Transportation
Systems, General Motors, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Lancia, Land Rover, MAN,
Navistar, Porsche, PSA Peugeot-Citroën, Renault, Rolls-Royce Power Engineering,
Scania, Toyota, VM Motori, Volkswagen, Volvo and Waukesha Engine. The SinterCast
share is quoted on the Small Cap segment of the NASDAQ OMX stock exchange
(Stockholmsbörsen: SINT). For more information: www.sintercast.com
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Tupy orders SinterCast process control system for high volume CGI production in Mexico
| Source: SinterCast AB
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