SpheriChrome, Round Grain Chromite Available in September
HAI would like to announce that the foundry's newest specialty sand, SpheriChrome, will be available for shipment beginning in September. The Oregon Resources Corporation plant is in the final stages of commissioning and anticipates production will begin soon. Click here to read the ORC press release. Click here to learn about SpheriChrome.

– 7/15/11

HAI Named Exclusive Distributor of SpheriChrome
Effective April 1, 2011, HA International is the exclusive North American distributor of SpheriChrome, the only chromite foundry sand mined and processed in the United States. Targeted for large ferrous applications, SpheriChrome differentiates from conventional sub angular chromite in its round shape and finer grain size.

SpheriChrome is mined and processed by Oregon Resources Corporation (ORC) in Coos Bay, Oregon. As the exclusive North American distributor of SpheriChrome, HA International is selective in its partnering. The collaboration between ORC and HAI represents a shared objective to responsibly develop and distribute foundry mineral sands in the United States.

Click here to read our full press release. Click here to learn more about SpheriChrome.

– 2/10/11

HA International, North America’s largest supplier of products for foundry core and mold production, is pleased to announce effective April 1, 2010, the acquisition of the Wedron Flux product line from Black Lab Corporation. This strategic addition will naturally complement HA Internationals full breadth product offering to the foundry marketplace. We will continue to promote the well recognized brand, Wedron Flux (WF), to develop and expand the flux product category. Both manual and injection fluxes, equipment and parts will be offered. The acquisition reinforces HAI’s commitment to providing the highest quality products and services available.

HAI has unique capabilities to leverage the foundry flux offering using the existing HA United Kingdom flux technologies and Wedron Flux technologies. Additionally, we maintain a direct sales force and distribution network to provide complete coverage and solutions to the marketplace.

Operations will remain at Black Lab Corporation as they will continue to manufacture the quality flux products well known to the industry. Sales representation will also remain the same as John Reynolds joins the HAI team to continue to support the Wedron Flux product line. HAI will process all orders and invoicing for Wedron Flux products.

Our overall objective is to experience a seamless transition with no disruption to the quality service already being delivered. We are excited to begin this endeavor and look forward to continued success with our foundry product lines.

– 4/1/10

HAI launches new HAI Transportation Services (HATS)
HA International announces the launch of our new HAI Transportation Services (HATS). This new service enables our customers to reduce transportation costs by taking advantage of the volume discounts HAI receives from our carriers. With on-time-delivery service over 97%, get your material when you expect it to be delivered. HAI can help reduce downtime due to late deliveries and can even track most shipments real-time. Click here to learn more.

– 11/3/09

HAI signs MOU for exclusive distribution of chromite mineral sand.
HAI will be the exclusive distributor of Oregon Resources Corporation's (ORC) unique high performance chromite mineral sand to the foundry market in North America. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is the first of several envisaged agreements evolving from a mutual desire to establish a long term relationship encompassing collaboration on blended product formulation, trademarks & intellectual property co-ownership and exclusive marketing and distribution of ORC's chromite mineral sand.

– 6/23/09

Toledo Optimization
HA International announces the Six Sigma improvements made in the manufacturing of refractory coatings at our Toledo, Ohio facility. The outcome of this Six Sigma optimization enables HAI to deliver the leading refractory coating product line in the industry with consistent, quality products. Click here to learn more.

– 2/05/09

HA International announces its new and improved Companion and Auxiliary product line. HAI has repositioned our products to better meet the needs of the market place and now offers a complete line of Companion and Auxiliary products for the foundry process. Our Companion product line is a perfect match for your Resin and Resin Coated Sand products while our Auxiliary product line rounds out the rest of your foundry needs. Click here to learn more.

– 1/28/09

Lignol Energy and HA International Announce Joint Product Development Agreement for High Purity Lignin HP-L™
Lignol Energy Corporation(“Lignol”) (TSX-V: LEC) a leading technology company in the cellulosic ethanol and biorefining sector, and HA International (“HAI”), North America’s largest supplier of products for foundry core and mold production, today announced ... <more>

– 9/11/08

HA International announces a new and improved version of Cordis inorganic binders. This new technology direct from our European technical partner and co-owner, Huttenes-Albertus, is specifically designed for blown core applications for aluminum and other light metal castings. Click here to learn more.

– 5/19/08

HAI launches EcoMission with a set of criteria based environmental product lines to include resins, resin coated sand, and refractory coatings. EcoMission products Biocure, Custom Coat E-Series, EZ Lite, DuraKote, ALpHASET and Cordis all provide unique environmental product characteristics to foundries to ultimately improve sustainability. The use of: water and/or renewable components, recycled components, Low VOCs, Low HAPs with low odor components are the foundation of the EcoMission criteria. Click here to learn more.

– 5/19/08

Modern Casting May 2008 Podcast (1:36 min)
Keith McLean, President of HA International, believes the US Metal Casting Industry must stay focused on making increasingly complex parts to compete in the global market. Listen Now

– 5/08

HA International launches www.ha-international.com to the foundry industry. HAI showcases product innovations and opens a web community. With easy log in registration, customers can view customized product information and the full benefits of site can be realized. Click here to register and log in.

– 1/1/08