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.
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CAEF Yearbook 2021 published
In 2021, European foundries have recovered partly from the dramatic reductions caused by the pandemic. Disruptions in the international supply chains and rapidly rising material and energy costs in the second half of the year prohibited a more positive development.
The publication “The European Foundry Industry 2021” is now available on the CAEF website.
European Foundry Industry Sentiment
Looking ahead to the year 2023, there are stronger signs of a recession in several European economies. It remains unclear how strongly demand for cast components will decline. While order books are still at a good level in many markets, incoming orders are already declining noticeably at the onset of winter.