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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European Foundry Industry Sentiment
In October 2024, the European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) experienced a significant drop, falling to 90.0 index points from 93.8 in September. This decline marks one of the sharpest monthly downturns of the year, underscoring the worsening challenges faced by the foundry sector.
European Foundry Industry Sentiment
In September 2024, the European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) saw a further decrease, slipping to 93.8 index points. This represents a drop of 1.0 points compared to the previous month’s reading of 94.8, continuing the gradual downward trend observed in recent months.