On 17 May 2018, the IMA Award was presented in New Orleans, USA. The International Magnesium Association (IMA),headquartered in Wauconda, Illinois, USA, bestows the lightweight construction award for the 13th time during the annual international magnesium conference. 

GF Casting Solutions convinced with the design of the front and rear center console for the new Audi A8 and therefore won the first price in the category "Cast Product Automotive". The solution to connect the front and rear part is integrated in the cast component. All fix points of the whole center console are also integrated into the casting solution. The development of the components was strongly supported by the development competence of GF Casting Solutions. 

Besides the two-part center console, you can find 9 other structural parts made by GF Casting Solutions in the new Audi A8 – more than ever before in a model of this brand. With its new luxury sedan, Audi aims to set standards in terms of driving dynamics, safety and efficient energy consumption. This is why the manufacturer uses lightweight and stable die-castings made of Magnesium and Aluminum from GF Casting Solutions.