Tariffs, Automation & Safety in Foundries
An episode of the Dirty Scrap The Aluminum Podcast podcast, hosted by Julio Quintero, titled "Tariffs, Automation & Safety in Foundries" was published on January 7, 2026 and runs 44 minutes.
January 7, 2026 ·44m · Dirty Scrap The Aluminum Podcast
Episode Description
In this episode of the Dirty Scrap Podcast, we sit down with Nick from High Temperature Systems to discuss what’s really happening on the foundry floor in 2025.
We cover:
Why tariffs didn’t translate into new investment
Supply chain disruptions and rising lead times
The gap between automation and operational know-how
Safety risks tied to preheating, training, and process discipline
A practical conversation for anyone working with molten metal, recycling, or foundry operations.
🎧 Listen, learn, and stay sharp.
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