Oct 16, 2020 | EU, General information
Data on European foundries of unique scope and depth help to classify the current crisis and reveal the challenges of the overall structural change in the industry. The current year is marked by the Covid-19 pandemic in all economic and social aspects in...
Oct 7, 2020 | EU, General information
Dr Roberto Ariotti, chairman of the Italian Foundry Association since 2013, was elected president of the Executive Committee at the council meeting of EFF. He succeeds Mr Luis Filipe Villas-Boas, who had held the position for the last four years....
Oct 5, 2020 | EU, General information
Dr Fynn-Willem Lohe was elected Interim Secretary General at the EFF Council meeting. He succeeds Mr Heiko Lickfett, who has served as Secretary General since early 2019 and steps back for health reasons. Dr Fynn-Willem Lohe has been working for the...
Sep 24, 2020 | EU, General information
While production in the first half of 2020 decreased by an unweighted average of around 32% compared with the same period last year, the average drop in orders across Europe is 39%. Capacity utilisation is therefore currently at a relatively low level of...
Jun 29, 2020 | EU, General information
EFF calls for a stimulation of demand while complying with the CO2-emission goals of the EU Green Deal COVID-19 remains not only a serious pandemic threatening personal health but has furthermore dragged Europe into an unprecedented recession. While...
Apr 9, 2020 | EU, General information
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 EFF supports the measures necessary to contain...
