GF and Bocar Group to Enter into a Global Collaboration

line, which allows for better integration and reduced transport. Aluminum castings have the potential to be almost CO2 neutral, when using low CO2 aluminum alloys and biogas for the melting furnaces. The aluminum that goes into overflows can be remelted directly and reused in the die-casting cell, thereby avoiding transport and recycling. Thinking a step further, the usage of lighter aluminum parts can reduce the energy consumption of the cars over their entire lifecycle.

Bühler offers the right expertise when it comes to megacasting. “Bühler is the number one solution provider for die casting, offering complete die-casting cells with a full range of services in all relevant regions. As of today, half of all structural casting for automotive body in white production is produced on Bühler machines. With more than 800 machines in operation, the Bühler Carat series is the most popular die-casting solution to produce structural parts,” says Cornel Mendler. ■

运输和二次回收。从长远角度来看，使用更轻的铝件还可 以降低汽车能耗。 布勒拥有丰富的一体化压铸经验。Cornel Mendler表 示，“作为压铸解决方案的优质供应商，布勒为客户提供 全方位的压铸服务。截至目前，在汽车行业中，一半的结 构件由布勒的设备生产制造。如今，Carat系列已有超过 800台压铸机投入使用，该系列已经成为生产结构件颇受 欢迎的压铸解决方案。”■

GF and Bocar Group to Enter into a Global Collaboration GF与Bocar集团建立全球合作关系

GF Casting Solutions, a division of GF, Schaffhausen (Switzerland), and the leading light-metal castings and assemblies solutions provider Bocar Group, Mexico City (Mexico), have signed an agreement to offer a specialized range of products and services worldwide. The objective of the collaboration is to bring higher value to the customers by combining capabilities of two leading players in the market for high-pressure die casting components. The partnership reflects the commitment of Bocar Group and GF to develop and invest in new technologies and services to support customers in North America, Europe and Asia on their way to sustainable mobility. Both partners will leverage their strong R&D, know-how and production facilities around the world.

Andreas Müller, CEO of GF, commented: "We are excited about this new collaboration. The agreement is a further important step to consistently implement GF Casting Solutions' strategy 2025 and to leverage our global footprint in North America, Europe and Asia." "With the joint R&D and industrialization know-how of these two leading casting specialists we will be able to design new lightweight components which are key for more environmentally friendly vehicles", stated Carlos Vasto, President of GF Casting Solutions.

Marcus Baur, President of Bocar Group, stated: "By combining the technical capabilities of two pioneers in light metal die casting we will be able to bring higher value to our customers. We look forward to our joint projects in order to

总部位于沙夫豪森（瑞士）的GF事业部之一GF成 型方案，与总部位于墨西哥城（墨西哥）的领先轻金属铸 件和组件解决方案供应商Bocar集团签署了一项协议，将 在全球范围内提供一系列专业的产品和服务。 合作的目标是通过结合高压压铸零部件市场上两家领 先企业的能力，为客户创造更高的价值。这份合作伙伴关 系体现了Bocar集团和GF对致力于开发和投资新技术与 服务的承诺，以支持北美、欧洲和亚洲客户实现可持续移 动出行方式。合作双方将为此投入其在世界各地强大的研 发能力、专业知识和生产设施。 GF公司首席执行官Andreas Müller表示：“我们 对这次的新合作感到无比期待。这份协议是贯彻实施GF 成型方案2025年战略，并提升我们在北美、欧洲和亚洲 全球布局的重要一步。” GF成型方案总裁Carlos Vasto指出：“凭借两家 铸件领域领先的专业公司的联合研发和工业型专业技术， 我们能够设计出新的轻量化零部件，这对生产更为环保的 车辆至关重要。” Bocar集团总裁Marcus Baur表示：“通过结合两 家轻金属压铸先驱企业的技术实力，我们将会为客户带来 更高的价值。我们十分期待这些合作项目，以双方多年的