"Salzburg has galvanised us for what lies ahead. Perhaps we've become more prepared," said BDG President Clemens Küpper at the end of the event. With a view to the problematic framework conditions, for which politicians are also responsible, he called on the participants to ask local elected representatives the "crucial question": "What do you think about the industry? We want our state to make a commitment to industry," said Küpper. Lars Steinheider, newly elected President of the German Foundrymen's Association (VDG), said: "We are transforming ourselves every day in our industry, and we should go out with this message."
This year, the 15,000 euro prize was awarded to DGS Druckguss Systeme, St. Gallen, whose Managing Director Andreas Müller accepted the award.
Innovation prize awarded
The "Innovation Prize of the German Foundry Industry - Peter R. Sahm", which has been awarded by the BDG for several years, was also presented during the conference and is aimed at companies, organisations or individuals who have made a special contribution to material, process and product innovations in the foundry industry.This year, the 15,000 euro prize was awarded to DGS Druckguss Systeme, St. Gallen, whose Managing Director Andreas Müller accepted the award.
