Third CAEF survey: consistent picture of Covid-19 impact
The third CAEF survey clearly shows that the foundry industry will need some time to catch up. In the coming weeks and months, the most important factor will be getting the pandemic back under control. The rising numbers in large parts of Europe are particularly worrying.
European Foundry Industry Sentiment
After a sharp drop and its lowest level in May, the Business Climate Indicator for the euro area recovered for the third time in a row in August. However, the signs of recovery have so far not been reflected in the mood among foundries. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment, as a result, has recorded a negative sign for the sixth consecutive month since February.
The Role of the European Foundry Industry for the Automotive Sector during COVID-19
CAEF calls for a stimulation of demand while complying with the CO2-emission goals of the EU Green Deal: From the 16.8 million tons of castings annually produced by CAEF member states more than half goes into new vehicles. In addition, the production of machines and other engineering components from casting adds to the share of car manufacturers. However, current customers’ restraint from purchasing new vehicles reinforces the already grave financial distress. Therefore, the main question is how to stimulate demand without jeopardizing the ambitious but crucial CO2-emission goals of the EU Green Deal.
Impact of the COVID-19 virus on the European Foundry Industry
The COVID-19 outbreak is a major shock for the European and global economies. It represents an unprecedent situation for Europe´s citizens, society and economy. Representing the European foundry industry CAEF supports the measures necessary to contain further spreading of the virus.
CAEF Representing the European Foundry Industry in Seville
During a two-day workshop finalising the questionnaire for data collection in the context of the revision of the Best Available Techniques (BREF document) for foundries and smitheries, CAEF´s focus was to provide technical input as well as to avoid unnecessary enhancement of the survey.
Successful Visit at EUROGUSS 2020
The EUROGUSS 2020 trade fair from 14–16 January 2020 in Nuremberg, Germany, was very successful. Every two years the fair offers a platform to discuss trends as well as perspectives for the international light metal, die-casting and gravity die-casting industry. Most of the CAEF foundry member associations had a booth or visited the trade fair and took the opportunity for in-person meetings.
New CAEF Programme: International exchange of apprentices
CAEF promotes an exchange of apprentices in Europe. Registration for the programme is open and FAQs are available now!
CAEF represented at the 9th International BRICS Foundry Forum 2019
Luis Filipe Villas-Boas, President of the CAEF Executive Committee, presented the current status and perspectives of the European foundry industry in the opening lecture of the 9th Foundry Forum
CAEF Forum 2019: Strategic Trends and Best Practices
For the very first time, CAEF organised a lecture forum at GIFA on Friday, 28 June 2019. Many interested visitors from all around the world listened to lectures of the CAEF Forum with focus on strategy and management topics for the foundry industry.
CAEF at GIFA 2019: highly successful
CAEF was represented at the international foundry trade fair GIFA from 25 to 29 June 2019 and welcomed its member associations as well as their member companies.