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The SED company is extending and investing in robotics in La Flèche

30 October 2019

The SED company is extending and investing in robotics in La Flèche

And all set – for the third time! The SED company just doesn’t stop expanding. They are preparing to start a third extension. Following an initial extension in 2005, in Rue des Frères-Chappe, diggers were back in force once again in 2016 to enable the company, which specialises in machining parts, to carry out a […]
A new moulding line DISAMATIC for LFA ESPANA

4 October 2019

A new moulding line DISAMATIC for LFA ESPANA

First moulds have been poured successfully on August 26th 2019 according to the initial planned scheduleThis investment of 2 M€ completes the 10 DISAMATIC lines already in place in our whole plants. It also contributes to the standardisation of our production means for all the foundries of our groupIn order to ensure the best service […]
The Bright World of Metals continues to develop its position of international leader

23 July 2019

The Bright World of Metals continues to develop its position of international leader

After five particularly fruitful days, the “Bright World of Metals” trade show closed its doors on Saturday 29th June after reaffirming its position as international leader and the world’s leading professional event dedicated to metallurgy and foundry. The many investments, spontaneous commercial transactions, animated discussions and expertise shared between exhibitors and visitors generated a particularly […]
Seven foundries in the Ardennes are going to invest 1.2 million euros in a 3D sand machine

9 April 2019

Seven foundries in the Ardennes are going to invest 1.2 million euros in a 3D sand machine

This is a unique case in France: seven foundries from the Ardennes have pooled their resources to create a new production company, 3D Métal Industrie, which will invest 1,259,000 euros in the purchase of a 3D sand machine in order to manufacture 3D printed moulds and sand cores and create an engineering division specialised in […]
Investments – DISAMATIC Chapter 23

5 March 2019

Investments – DISAMATIC Chapter 23

In 2019 LA FONTE ARDENNAISE will be writing chapter 23 of its story with DISAMATIC, a story that began in 1968 with the purchase of the first vertical joint moulding machine from the Danish manufacturer. After over 50 years of partnership and 22 purchased machines, LA FONTE ARDENNAISE is once again going to invest in […]
Investments – The historic LA FONTE ARDENNAISE site is reorganising

4 March 2019

Investments – The historic LA FONTE ARDENNAISE site is reorganising

LFA1, the LA FONTE ARDENNAISE plant built in 1927 at the entrance to Vivier au Court (08) is currently being extended, carrying the investments over the last 10 years to 50 million euros. La Fonte Ardennaise is discrete, surfing the transformation of the metallurgical sector away from the limelight. An emblematic Ardennes company, it is […]
NEWCAST Düsseldorf

4 March 2019

NEWCAST Düsseldorf

LA FONTE ARDENNAISE will once again be at the 5th NEWCAST trade show which, as it does every four years, will be held in Düsseldorf – Germany from 25 to 29 June 2019. With over 400 exhibitors, this international trade show groups together all the sector’s main players. The latest innovations in foundry parts will […]
Investments – DISMATIC Chapter 23

4 March 2019

Investments – DISMATIC Chapter 23

In 2019 LA FONTE ARDENNAISE will be writing chapter 23 of its story with DISAMATIC, a story that began in 1968 with the purchase of the first vertical joint moulding machine from the Danish manufacturer. After over 50 years of partnership and 22 purchased machines, LA FONTE ARDENNAISE is once again going to invest in […]
Design office – 3D printing production

4 March 2019

Design office – 3D printing production

Towards bespoke production? Technical innovation such as 3D printing stations currently already make it possible to consider a “bespoke” production model. Sand 3D production using the VOXELJET machine installed in the PLATINUM 3D premises in Charleville-Mézières (08), makes it possible to create models, moulds or cores that will be used to manufacture parts in the […]
IATF 16949 version 2016 standard

4 March 2019

IATF 16949 version 2016 standard

Since 2005, LA FONTE ARDENNAISE has been ISO/TS 16949 automotive standard certified. Reviewed in 2016 by European and American car manufacturers and equipment suppliers to better meet the current challenges in the sector, the ISO TS 16949 standard has become the IATF 16949.  Based on ISO 9001 and recognised by the automotive sector throughout the […]
MECAFOR received the Chamber of commerce’s first price – 23rd November 2018

4 December 2018

MECAFOR received the Chamber of commerce’s first price – 23rd November 2018

This award recognizes the company whose actions best contribute to the development of the department
La Fonte Ardennaise in partnership with L’Usine Extraordinaire: four days to discover the factory of the future – 19/11/2018

29 November 2018

La Fonte Ardennaise in partnership with L’Usine Extraordinaire: four days to discover the factory of the future – 19/11/2018

For four days from 22 to 25 November 2018, at the Grand Palais, an iconic Paris site, erected on the site of the Palais de l’Industrie 120 years ago, industry professionals will be showcasing the most innovating and inspiring aspects of their factories. The “L’Usine Extraordinaire” event is designed to offer a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at […]