Darren Liew of Yoonsteel (M) Sdn Bhd won a Microsoft Surface tablet in Synchro ERP's Facebook competition. Bianca Catherall, Synchro ERP's marketing project manager, is participating in a charity race. Over 600 people attended the German Foundry Day conference in 2013 where speakers discussed topics like skills shortages, innovation, and the economic outlook for the German foundry industry.

1. Synchro News
Firstly Synchro ERP would like to say a massive
congratulations to Darren Liew of Yoonsteel (M) Sdn
Bhd for winning the Microsoft Surface Tablet
Competition. we will look forward to seeing
pictures when you receive it.
Thank you to all of you that took part and helped share
our Facebook page too - Your continued support means
so much to Synchro ERP, Please keep your eye on the
page for future competitions.
Well it's been another busy week here at Synchro ERP
as usual the support department have been supporting
our customers, The marketing department have been
busy working on new projects and looking into
merchandise for the next Expo's - Let us know what you
would like by answering the poll on Facebook. The
training department have been busy on site with

2. customers and the rest of the team have been busy in
the office.
Bianca Catherall our Marketing Project Manager is
taking part in this years Race For Life.
Check out her page here;
http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/asifs/
We look forward to following her on this journey.

3. News from within the industry - German Foundry
Day.
More than 600 visitors attended the German
Foundry Day in 2013 and the 5th GIFA forum in
Fellbach.
The visitors were viable to catch up on the latest
Developments in the foundry industry with a total of 30
lectures The current situation of foundry industry what
Brought to light in the opening presentation.
Lars Steinheider, President of the "Association of
German foundry professionals" ( VDG ) German
Foundry Association of Professionals, Described in his
speech, "Do not miss out on the future - this is foundry
technology of tomorrow with people of today ". The
German foundry industry will focus on new campaigns
targeting in skills shortages and recruitment campaigns.
The German foundry industry is one of the world's
leading foundry nations. With modern production
methods, innovative economic casting solutions can be
realized in this country. "Only with highly trained
professionals, can we maintain this leading position,"
says Steinheider, president of the VDG . Dr. Engineer
Will Fox (VDI) Explained in his lecture, "Does production
have a place in Germany in the future?" So he did
Explained future innovations are the key to economic
success in Germany. Especially in times of Increasing
globalization and more importantly, says Fox, to expand
the technological leadership of the German foundry
industry. "A standstill is a step backwards," said Fox.

4. Dr.-Ing. Erwin Flender, president of the Association of
the German Foundry Industry ( BDG ) gave a detailed
view of the "situation and potential of the German
foundry industry." Flender turned his attention to the
economic development of the foundry industry. His
outlook for the second half of 2013 is seemingly
optimistic. "The German foundries are well-Positioned in
the international competitive environment and have
significant expertise advantages, "says Flender.
A main focus of discussion was the cost of the energy
transformation, the increase enlarge in the cost of raw
materials and the associated negative results of German
foundry industry tips and strategies to continue
manufacturing high tech casting products in Germany.
The German foundry industry is covering the
transformation energy policy, but understands the need
for reform in the EEG.
The Federation of German foundry industry Strongly
advocates retention and a smooth entry into this
hardship in order to avoid distortions of competition.
Technology trends Current Throughout The entire
process chain were presented to the interested public of
suppliers of the foundry industry. Visitors of the foundry
day received a 2013 technology insight into current
trends of major suppliers .
The topics of lightweight construction, sustainability and
energy efficiency were thus current topics in the
forefront. The Exhibitors were impressed not only by the
number of visitors, but the quality of talks so that they
had At Their Board.

5. Exhibitors Already have confirmed Their participation in
the coming year. The German foundry in 2014 will take
place on the 15th and 16th of May in Hamburg and the
6th GIFA forum during the event of the GIFA from the
16th to 20th of June 2015 in Dusseldorf.
Catch up soon.
Victoria
Head Of Social Media
Synchro ERP.