The current global developments in the raw materials and energy markets represent a significant threat to European foundry industry continuity. Without immediate political action, the economic recovery and future of skilled industrial workforce is...
Data of unique scope and depth show the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on European foundries. While the European production of non-ferrous metals decreased by 19.2 % overall, the production of iron, nodular iron and steel castings decreased by 19.8 %...
On 24 and 25 September 2021 the annual CAEF Council meeting was held in Bilbao (Spain). CAEF member associations from several European countries joined the event hosted by the Spanish Foundry Association FEAF, Federación Española Asociaciones...
August 2021: Positive expectations while facing the pressure In August the European Foundry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) increased again after the slight dampener in the previous month. The plus of 1.0 points brings the index to a value of 109.7. While the...
July 2021: Summer slump or signs of a setback? In July the European Foundry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) dropped for the first time since exactly one year. The decrease of 0.8 points brings the index to a value of 108.7. Both the current situation and the...
June 2021: Emerging from the crisis with a calm hand In June the European Foundry Sentiment Indicator (FISI) continues its recovery for the seventh consecutive month. The increase of 1.3 points brings the index to a value of 109.6. The driving force...
