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Meet Grace Schmitt, a Mechanical Engineering student from Texas State University. Grace gained hands-on experience in our sand laboratory, performing sand testing, developing standard operating procedures, and learning equipment calibration and maintenance. Read her story to learn how her internship helped build the skills and knowledge to support her future career in the foundry industry.

Meet Anthony Pineda, a Mechanical Engineering Technology student from Purdue University. Anthony supported engineering projects by creating CAD models, developing engineering drawings, and helping modernize legacy design data while gaining valuable experience in mechanical engineering and the foundry industry.

In Part 2 of our four-part series, Senior Vice President John Jennings discusses sustainability and how Simpson is helping foundries improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maximize resources.

Built on decades of trust, BCI relies on Simpson equipment for consistent sand preparation, reliable testing, and stable operations. With proven technology and responsive support, Simpson continues to deliver the confidence BCI needs every day.

SVP John Jennings shares Simpson’s vision for the future—focused on advancing innovation, driving sustainability, and expanding globally to help foundries improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and stay ahead in a changing industry.

Simpson’s equipment delivers volatility values around 2%, compared to 7–8% typically seen with domestic equipment, enabling Ningcheng Xingmei Technology Co., Ltd to measure bentonite properties with greater precision and consistency.

Castalloy Foundry replaced its thermal reclamation unit with the Simpson Pro-Claim®—reducing costs and lowering its environmental footprint while achieving $574K in first-year savings, reduced energy use, and full ROI in under a year.

Progressive Foundry improves sand consistency with the Simpson Multi-Cooler®, achieving ±2 compactability 90% of the time, ±3 up to 98% of the time, and reducing bond usage by 7%—driving more stable processes, improved efficiency, and reliable casting performance.

Batch size plays a critical role in green sand mulling. This article explains how inaccurate or inconsistent batch weight affects clay activation, water additions, and overall sand performance—often leading to variability, defects, and downtime. Learn why batch size matters, how hidden measurement errors can impact your process, and simple checks foundries can perform to maintain consistent sand conditioning and reliable molding results.

By implementing Monitizer® | DISCOVER on its Simpson Speedmullors® and integrating Simpson Hartley® controller data, Aalberts IPS Americas reduced sand-related downtime by 83% while gaining real-time visibility into its sand system.

Simpson supports the North American metal casting industry through the financial support of the Foundry Educational Foundation.

Simpson Welcomes John Jennings as SVP of Technology Center to lead global innovation and growth.

Bruce Dienst to Receive the Peter L. Simpson Gold Medal Award

Simpson unveils the Multi-Cooler in India, offering innovative cooling solutions to boost foundry efficiency and reduce energy costs.

Simpson is thrilled to welcome Tim McDonald as our new Vice President of Engineering, effective January 20, 2025.

Discover how Grede partnered with Simpson and the Monitizer platform to enhance sand control, reduce scrap, and optimize foundry operations.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Henry W. Dienst.

Hot sand presents a major challenge in green sand molding, affecting casting quality and production. Understanding its causes, effects, and control methods is key to reducing defects and boosting productivity in foundries.

On October 1st Simpson Technologies became part of Norican Group. This is excellent news for Simpson and for our customers.

At Simpson, we are committed to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact. Our new Simpson Global Tech Center is a testament to this commitment.