Calderys highlights innovation and sustainability at METAL China 2025
With a focus on both refractories and molding sand additives, Calderys showcased its full offering that supports customers throughout their production processes. This year, with the exhibition held closer to our bentonite operations in Liaoning, the booth saw strong interest from molding sand additive customers.
Among the highlights, ALKON® FD, SILICA MIX, and bentonite solutions stood out:
ALKON® FD: a fast-dry monolithic refractory that helps reduce furnace downtime and energy consumption while offering excellent durability and faster installation.
SILICA MIX: a silica-based refractory delivering strong thermal stability, chemical resistance, and energy efficiency, widely used for coreless induction furnaces in foundries.
Molding sand additives: innovative bentonite-based solutions tailored to foundry needs, providing high thermal stability, binding strength, and reduced emissions. Products such as ENVIBOND® and IKOBOND® improve casting surface quality, reduce fumes, and enhance sand recyclability while contributing to healthier workplaces.
Visitors discovered how Calderys supports the metal industry’s future with sustainable and high-performance technologies — both in refractories and molding sand solutions.
Calderys’ operations in China
Calderys maintains a strong operational footprint in China to support customers across the metal and foundry sectors:
Zhangjiagang Plant: A leader in refractory production and environmental protection in Jiangsu Province, with major energy-saving and dust control measures. In 2024, it also celebrated 5,000 days of accident-free operation and has maintained this safety achievement by June 12,2025.
S&B Bentonite (Jianping): The bentonite plant and quarry supply high-quality raw materials for molding solutions. Certified ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001, the site was recently added to the Liaoning Provincial Green Mines List, demonstrating Calderys’ ongoing commitment to sustainable mining, safety, and community engagement.
Complete solutions for foundry and aluminum producers
From ALKON® FD monolithics, SILICA MIX to high-performance molding sand additives, Calderys delivers efficient, safe, and sustainable solutions across the metal and foundry industries.