Foundry Industry

Foundry Industry

The Foundation of Precision, Strength, and Industrial Progress

Foundries are the backbone of automotive, railway, pump, valve and heavy engineering supply chains. Major clusters across Coimbatore, Kolhapur, Rajkot and Howrah are modernising as global OEMs demand cleaner, traceable and more sustainable casting sources. Many units are also shifting from cupola to induction melting to improve quality and reduce emissions.

Melting and pouring generate metallic fumes, while sand reclamation, shakeout and fettling release silica-laden dust, a serious occupational health risk. Cupolas add particulate, carbon monoxide and sulphur dioxide emissions, and core-making and mould binders can release organic vapours. Many foundries are small units with limited infrastructure, so tighter pollution norms are making effective fume and dust control a priority across the sector.