It was announced last year that 75 positions were to be axed at Tata Steel – the majority of these linked to the copper foundry plant.

RSM Invests in Shell Coating Plant from Omega Foundry Machinery Ltd

Grede Foundry in Berlin is laying off 77 workers as of July 1, representing 36 percent of its workforce.

Managing director of family firm Joseph & Jesse Siddons, Andrew Siddons, said that the investment being planned at its two foundries at Howard Street in Hill Top, West Bromwich, would secure the jobs of the 90 people that are currently employed on the site.

SA Foundries Have Higher Costs but Enjoy Greater Government Support