Green iron and steel

A world-class industrial consortium composed of EIT InnoEnergy, Engie New Ventures, Plug, FORVIA, GROUPE IDEC and Primetals Technologies, have launched GravitHy – a future market leader in green iron. The sustainable iron company will support growing demand for zero-carbon steel, while contributing to Europe’s ‘Fit for 55’ package ambitions to decarbonise hard-to-abate industries. The founding shareholders of GravitHy plan to build, own and operate its first green iron plant in Fos sur Mer, France, mobilising €2.2bn worth of initial investment and creating over 3000 jobs in the process. Construction will commence in 2024 with production beginning in 2027.
For further information www.gravithy.eu

Spain places order for Eurofighter Typhoons

A major new order by Spain to expand its frontline fleet with 20 new Eurofighter Typhoons underlines the importance of this aircraft’s role as the backbone of European defence. The announcement, which was made at the recent ILA Berlin International Air Show, will see the number of Typhoon aircraft in Europe increase to 545, delivered or on order. BAE Systems leads the overall design, development, manufacture, upgrade and support for Typhoon aircraft in the UK. The company is responsible for manufacturing more than a third of the components for every Spanish aircraft, including the aircraft’s front fuselage and tail, under a contract worth in excess of £500m.
For further information www.baesystems.com

Free online courses at the Grinding Academy

United Grinding and Titans of CNC, a manufacturing group of part-makers, influencers and educators, have collaborated to launch the all-new Grinding Academy. Much like Titan’s existing machining and aerospace academies, the Grinding Academy will offer free online courses that teach and train the next generation of machinists. Titans of CNC has four United Grinding machines on its shop floor in Texas: a Blohm Panomat XT profile grinder; Studer Favorit and Studer S41 cylindrical grinding machines; and a Walter Helitronic Vision 400 L tool grinder. These will be the first machines used to create content for the Grinding Academy.
For further information www.titansforgrinding.com

AWI donates to Acorns Children’s Hospice

A leading hospice that cares for more than 900 families every year is the latest recipient of the ‘Wired for Good’ campaign run by Alloy Wire International (AWI). The UK manufacturer of round, flat and profile wire has donated £7500 to the crucial work of Acorns Children’s Hospice to help it continue providing respite, short breaks, end-of-life and emergency care across its three locations in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester. Bosses at AWI have been long-term admirers of the charity and the way it provides a homely environment where children can take part in a range of fun and therapeutic activities, from arts and crafts sessions to hydrotherapy.
For further information www.acorns.org.uk

Change of CEO at GTMA

This year marks the GTMA’s 80th anniversary and provides an opportunity for a new and exciting chapter after CEO Julia Moore handed over the reins to her successor, Dr Alan Arthur, on 1 July. Arthur joined the GTMA in January 2020 as chief technical officer and brings with him a working knowledge of trade associations and a strong background in engineering, which will be a great asset to the GTMA. Says Moore: “It’s with enormous pride that I leave the GTMA, taking many happy memories of a wonderful career gathered over the past 25 years, and say a fond farewell to the terrific team of directors at the GTMA and its members.”
For further information www.gtma.co.uk