Founded more than 400 years ago, the Grassmayr bell foundry in Innsbruck has survived wars, famines and recent economic challenges. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The family-owned business is now adopting modern technology to preserve the traditional craft of bell casting. Photos taken on July 17, 2026 show workers casting bronze bells, an employee working on the inside of a bell, employees using a melting furnace, Mathias Rentzsch securing a bracket on a bell, and an employee inspecting a bell. The Grassmayr foundry continues to produce world-renowned bells.