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What is Metallurgy? Metallurgy is the science and technology of metals—how they’re extracted from natural sources, refined into usable materials, processed for specific applications, and optimized for performance. This multidisciplinary field combines principles from chemistry, physics, and engineering to develop metals that meet demanding requirements across a range of industries. At its core, metallurgy allows […]

It’s in bottles, containers, wrapping, and other everyday items. Plastic is as versatile as it is recyclable. Recycling plastics helps save energy and resources in a variety of industries. By recycling the plastics you use every day and understanding the life cycle of plastics, you can reduce your impact on the environment and help businesses cut […]

Automate Sand Casting with GK’s VIBRA-DRUM® Automation is crucial for foundries to remain competitive with all of the technological advancements over the last few years. Automating your foundry operations enables you to save time and money in the long term. Older equipment often can’t keep up with output demands. Modernizing your equipment can help you […]

For Immediate Release General Kinematics Marketing Dept.: (815) 444-3521 marketing@generalkinematics.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: General Kinematics Announces Emile Oosthuyzen as Director of Mining In April of 2025, General Kinematics announced the appointment of Emile Oosthuyzen as the new Director of Mining. Emile comes to GK with 30 years of experience in the mining industry. As the […]

Foundry equipment should be designed with the customer’s needs in mind to help them reach their goals. General Kinematics has worked with customers in the foundry industry for over six decades. We listened to feedback from customers about their existing rotary drums and eventually entered the market with our own, built using the same feedback […]

For Immediate Release General Kinematics Marketing Dept.: (815) 444-3521 marketing@generalkinematics.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: General Kinematics Announces Bob Huffer as Director of Recycling General Kinematics is pleased to announce the promotion of Bob Huffer to Director of Recycling. Bob brings extensive industry expertise and a proven track record of delivering innovative recycling solutions to GK’s customers. […]