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.
European Foundry Industry Sentiment
The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) records its first increase since February this year. Rating of 0.7 index points higher than in June, the index reaches a value of 99.2 points in July.
European Foundry Industry Sentiment
The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) faces its fourth decrease in a row. Rating of 2.1 index points lower than in May, the index reaches a value of 98.6 points in June. Hence, the value is now below the initial value of 100.0 in 2015.
European Foundry Industry Sentiment
The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) records the third decrease in a row. Rating of 2.7 index points lower than in April, the index reaches a value of 100.6 points in May. This marks the biggest drop since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. It is alarming that the negative trend is thus intensifying.
CAEF on GIFA/Newcast
We would like to thank all visitors to the CAEF booth at GIFA/NEWCAST 2023. The international trade fair was a great opportunity to make new contacts and maintain old ones.
The CAEF Forum on Thursday, June 15, 2023, was also a success. We would like to thank the speakers for the interesting insights into their areas of expertise. You can find the individual presentations on the talks here: https://www.guss.de/gifa-newcast/bdg-foren/caef-wfo-foren
European Foundry Industry Sentiment
The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) records the second decrease in a row. Rating of 0.5 index points lower than in March, the index reaches a value of 103.3 points in April.
Apply now for the EUROPEAN FOUNDRY WOMEN’S AWARD 2023!
The foundry industry needs the talent of the new generation to fulfil its key role in the green transition of the European industry. Women must be part of this strategy, because more than ever it will be the integration of the talents of all that will help to address the important challenges that we have to face in the transformation of our industries and our economies towards a more sustainable future.
CAEF therefore calls on you to participate in the EUROPEAN FOUNDRY WOMEN’S AWARD 2023.
European Foundry Industry Sentiment
The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) records a decrease of 1.73 index points, bringing the index to a value of 105.9 points in March. This marks the first negative month to month development since October last year.
European Foundry Industry Sentiment
The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) records a significant upward correction with a plus of 2.76 index points in February. Overall, the assessment of the current business situation and expectations are brightening across all materials. Meanwhile, the latter, coming from a low base, show the strongest increase.
European Foundry Industry Sentiment
The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) remained at the previous months level of 103.1 points. However, ferrous and non-ferrous metal foundries show different developments in January, which equalise in total.