EFF — The European Foundry Association
Umbrella organisation of the European foundry industry, established in 1953 as CAEF (Committee of Associations of European Foundries). EFF 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
European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, in February 2026 kept the same level as in previous month – reaching a value of 95.5 points.
The latest data from the European Foundry Federation (EFF), indicate a cautiously stabilizing yet still fragile outlook for the European foundry industry in February 2026. According to the European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), the sector presents a mixed picture, with modest improvements in current conditions contrasted by weakening expectations in several segments.
European Foundry Industry Sentiment
The European foundry industry has begun a new year of 2026 with a slight correction of the
European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry
Federation, which decreased by 0.3 point in January 2026 and reached a level of 95.5 points.