Keynote speaker 
Andy Pickering, Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery 

Andy Pickering is a highly respected foundry professional with more than 40 years’ experience across technical, commercial and leadership roles in the global foundry industry. Currently serving as Sales Director at Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery Ltd, Andy leads commercial activities across the Middle East, Indian Sub-Continent and Southeast Asia.

Andy began his career in the UK as a foundry technologist, working across iron, steel and aluminium foundries including Charlestown Engineering, Cronite Castings and Cosworth Castings. In 1987, he joined Hepworth Minerals and Chemicals as a Technical Service Representative, providing nationwide support across silica sands, binder systems, refractory coatings and moulding ancillaries.

In 1990, Andy joined Borden Chemical, where he spent 23 years in senior technical and commercial roles, supporting key customers across Europe, the Middle East and India. His expertise includes chemical bonded sand systems, alkaline phenolic binder development, mould handling and sand reclamation practices.