Weir Opens Foundry in China

Weir has announced the opening its new foundry in Xuzhou, China. The foundry, which is part of Weir’s ESCO global foundry network, expands capacity for the manufacture of ESCO® ground engaging tools.

The site covers 16.5-acres in Xuzhou’s High-Tech Industrial Zone and features the very latest technology and equipment, incorporating high levels of automation, says the company. This will enable Weir to optimise capacity and enhance their foundry processes, improving efficiency and further reducing cost of manufacture.

“The opening of our new foundry in Xuzhou is a significant strategic milestone for Weir. I’d like to congratulate our project team in Xuzhou who have designed and built what we expect to be the safest, most efficient, most sustainable, most advanced foundry within our global network. I’d also like to thank our partners throughout the Xuzhou government for their time and experience to help deliver this important project.” said Jon Stanton, CEO of Weir.

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