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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...
October 2022: Temperatures and the economy are cooling down The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) decreased by 1.2 points in October and reaches a value of 102.8 points. Again, the overall expectations for the next six months and...
September 2022: Significant downturn as predicted The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) decreased by 2.6 points in September and reaches a value of 104.0 points. This marks the lowest index value in the last 21 months, while it is the...
To exchange ideas during one of the most challenging economic crises since decades more than 80 representatives of European foundries and foundry associations met in Paris on 22 and 23 September at the CAEF Summit 2022. The two-day programme included...
August 2022: Last breath before the downhill ride? The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) increased by 0.8 points in August and reaches a value of 106.6 points. Both the expectations for the next six months and the assessment of the...
July 2022: Gap between sentiment of situation assessment and expectations has never been greater The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) decreased by 0.6 points in July and reaches a value of 105.8 points. It continues to be the case that...
