Preserving Earth's Sand
The Role of Simpson Pro-Claim in Sustainable Foundry Practices
Sand plays a pivotal role in various industries outside of the foundry: construction for the formation of cement and concrete, electronics in the form of silicone chips, glass for a range of products including windows and telephone screens, asphalt, and even fracking for natural gas. With construction and electronics increasing with the global population, the foundry industry plays a part in consuming the growing demand for limited, high-quality sand.