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The European Foundry Industry 2021

Annual statistics and national reports by the Commission for economics & statistics

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Casting — Never ending value

The casting process is used to make complex shapes
by pouring molten metal into a mould.

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Casting industry moves lives

Foundries supply all sectors of the modern world, including the automotive, aerospace, power generation, railway, petrochemical, medical, defence and marine.

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CAEF — The European Foundry Association

Umbrella organisation of the European foundry industry, established in 1953. CAEF deals with economic, technical, legal, and social issues. Its membership includes the national foundry associations from 22 European countries.

News

European Foundry Industry Sentiment

The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) has recorded a decline, marking a shift from the positive trend observed in July. With a decrease of 3.2 index points, the index now stands at 96.0, down from 99.2 last month.

Johannes Kappes assumes as Secretary of Commission for Economics and Statistics

CAEF (The European Foundry Association) announces a change within the CAEF General Secretariat as Johannes Kappes takes the role as Secretary of Commission for Economics and Statistics. Kappes succeeds Tillman van de Sand, who is starting a new journey within BDG.

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Events

CAEF Rolls Section

20 October 2023
Luxembourg City

CAEF Automotive Castings Section

26 October 2023
Düsseldorf/DE

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