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From Paris-Pont de Neuilly, direction La Défense : after crossing the bridge, turn right onto « quai du Président Paul Doumer », then take the second street on the left (« rue de l’Abreuvoir »). At the traffic lights, turn left onto « rue Louis Blanc ».
From Pont de Neuilly (bridge of Neuilly), on the rocade, take the exit number 1 on the right onto « rue Louis Blanc ».
To enter our free parking facilities located under the building, please use the intercom unit at the entrance. Our hostess will open the door for you.
Coming from Paris, take the exit located at the head of the train (escalator). You will be facing a magazine and press relay. Take a second escalator on your right, leading you outside, in front of the CB 21 tower. Turn left, then right to walk along the tower and continue straight away onto the “Passerelle de l’Iris” (iris footbridge), above the rocade of La Defense. You will be arriving on “Place des Miroirs” (roundabout of the mirrors). Keep walking straight away and cross the place, passing through a building. Continue onto another footbridge and turn left to access the elevators that will take you down to the street level. When exiting the elevators, turn left and continue onto rue Louis Blanc. The building of the Maison de la Mécanique is just 0.03 miles from the elevators.
Take the exit « Parvis – CNIT ». By foot from the Grande Arche, walk down the esplanade of La Défense (10-15 min) until you reach the exit of the metro station “Esplanade de La Défense”. You will see the CB 21 tower on the left. Turn left and walk along the tower to continue straight away onto the “Passerelle de l’Iris” (iris footbridge), above the rocade of La Defense. You will be arriving on “Place des Miroirs” (roundabout of the mirrors). Keep walking straight away and cross the place, passing through a building. Continue onto another footbridge and turn left to access the elevators that will take you down to the street level. When exiting the elevator, turn left and continue onto rue Louis Blanc. The building of the Maison de la Mécanique is just 0.03 miles from the elevators.
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January 29 2026
European Foundry Industry Sentiment in december 25
The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points.
The situation on the cast iron market in the main European markets was at a similar level as a month earlier, but it is worth noting that expectations for the next 6 months, in particular on the German market, are relatively optimistic. The situation is similar on the steel casting market. The German market showed an increase in production compared to November 2025 and such a trend is also planned for the next half of the year. In the other EFF member countries, the situation on the steel castings market has not changed compared to November. Taking into account the market of non-ferrous metal castings, the current situation in EFF member countries and expectations for the next 6 months are quite positive. It is worth noting that the foundry markets in Italy and Germany anticipate an increase in the production of castings made of this material. In the other countries participating in the survey, the expected level of production will be at a similar level as in previous months. The Business Climate Index (BCI), published by the European Commission, reached ‑0.56 in December 2025, compared to the previous reading of ‑0.66 in November 2025. The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI in December 2025 reached a level of 48.8 which was a decrease by 0.9 point from the value of 49.7 in November 2025. The FISI – European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator – is the earliest available composite indicator providing information on the European foundry industry performance. It is published by EFF — European Foundry Federation every month and is based on survey responses of the European foundry industry. The EFF members are asked to give their assessment of the current business situation in the foundry sector and their expectations for the next six months. The BCI – Business Climate Indicator – is an indicator published by the European Commission. The BCI evaluates development conditions of the manufacturing sector in the euro area every month and uses five balances of opinion from industry survey: production trends, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) - in the Euro area is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. It is based on such indicators as: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. EFF Contact: Witold Dobosz The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points.   
December 2025: The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points. December 2025: The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points. December 2025: The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points. December 2025: The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points. December 2025: The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points. December 2025: The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points. December 2025: The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points. The situation on the cast iron market in the main European markets was at a similar level as a month earlier, but it is worth noting that expectations for the next 6 months, in particular on the German market, are relatively optimistic. The situation is similar on the steel casting market. The German market showed an increase in production compared to November 2025 and such a trend is also planned for the next half of the year. In the other EFF member countries, the situation on the steel castings market has not changed compared to November. Taking into account the market of non-ferrous metal castings, the current situation in EFF member countries and expectations for the next 6 months are quite positive. It is worth noting that the foundry markets in Italy and Germany anticipate an increase in the production of castings made of this material. In the other countries participating in the survey, the expected level of production will be at a similar level as in previous months. The Business Climate Index (BCI), published by the European Commission, reached ‑0.56 in December 2025, compared to the previous reading of ‑0.66 in November 2025. The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI in December 2025 reached a level of 48.8 which was a decrease by 0.9 point from the value of 49.7 in November 2025. The FISI – European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator – is the earliest available composite indicator providing information on the European foundry industry performance. It is published by EFF — European Foundry Federation every month and is based on survey responses of the European foundry industry. The EFF members are asked to give their assessment of the current business situation in the foundry sector and their expectations for the next six months. The BCI – Business Climate Indicator – is an indicator published by the European Commission. The BCI evaluates development conditions of the manufacturing sector in the euro area every month and uses five balances of opinion from industry survey: production trends, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) - in the Euro area is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. It is based on such indicators as: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment.
The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points.
The situation on the cast iron market in the main European markets was at a similar level as a month earlier, but it is worth noting that expectations for the next 6 months, in particular on the German market, are relatively optimistic. The situation is similar on the steel casting market. The German market showed an increase in production compared to November 2025 and such a trend is also planned for the next half of the year. In the other EFF member countries, the situation on the steel castings market has not changed compared to November. Taking into account the market of non-ferrous metal castings, the current situation in EFF member countries and expectations for the next 6 months are quite positive. It is worth noting that the foundry markets in Italy and Germany anticipate an increase in the production of castings made of this material. In the other countries participating in the survey, the expected level of production will be at a similar level as in previous months. The Business Climate Index (BCI), published by the European Commission, reached ‑0.56 in December 2025, compared to the previous reading of ‑0.66 in November 2025. The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI in December 2025 reached a level of 48.8 which was a decrease by 0.9 point from the value of 49.7 in November 2025. The FISI – European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator – is the earliest available composite indicator providing information on the European foundry industry performance. It is published by EFF — European Foundry Federation every month and is based on survey responses of the European foundry industry. The EFF members are asked to give their assessment of the current business situation in the foundry sector and their expectations for the next six months. The BCI – Business Climate Indicator – is an indicator published by the European Commission. The BCI evaluates development conditions of the manufacturing sector in the euro area every month and uses five balances of opinion from industry survey: production trends, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) - in the Euro area is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. It is based on such indicators as: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. EFF Contact: Witold Dobosz The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points.
The situation on the cast iron market in the main European markets was at a similar level as a month earlier, but it is worth noting that expectations for the next 6 months, in particular on the German market, are relatively optimistic. The situation is similar on the steel casting market. The German market showed an increase in production compared to November 2025 and such a trend is also planned for the next half of the year. In the other EFF member countries, the situation on the steel castings market has not changed compared to November. Taking into account the market of non-ferrous metal castings, the current situation in EFF member countries and expectations for the next 6 months are quite positive. It is worth noting that the foundry markets in Italy and Germany anticipate an increase in the production of castings made of this material. In the other countries participating in the survey, the expected level of production will be at a similar level as in previous months. The Business Climate Index (BCI), published by the European Commission, reached ‑0.56 in December 2025, compared to the previous reading of ‑0.66 in November 2025. The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI in December 2025 reached a level of 48.8 which was a decrease by 0.9 point from the value of 49.7 in November 2025. The FISI – European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator – is the earliest available composite indicator providing information on the European foundry industry performance. It is published by EFF — European Foundry Federation every month and is based on survey responses of the European foundry industry. The EFF members are asked to give their assessment of the current business situation in the foundry sector and their expectations for the next six months. The BCI – Business Climate Indicator – is an indicator published by the European Commission. The BCI evaluates development conditions of the manufacturing sector in the euro area every month and uses five balances of opinion from industry survey: production trends, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) - in the Euro area is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. It is based on such indicators as: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. EFF Contact: Witold Dobosz The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points.
The situation on the cast iron market in the main European markets was at a similar level as a month earlier, but it is worth noting that expectations for the next 6 months, in particular on the German market, are relatively optimistic. The situation is similar on the steel casting market. The German market showed an increase in production compared to November 2025 and such a trend is also planned for the next half of the year. In the other EFF member countries, the situation on the steel castings market has not changed compared to November. Taking into account the market of non-ferrous metal castings, the current situation in EFF member countries and expectations for the next 6 months are quite positive. It is worth noting that the foundry markets in Italy and Germany anticipate an increase in the production of castings made of this material. In the other countries participating in the survey, the expected level of production will be at a similar level as in previous months. The Business Climate Index (BCI), published by the European Commission, reached ‑0.56 in December 2025, compared to the previous reading of ‑0.66 in November 2025. The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI in December 2025 reached a level of 48.8 which was a decrease by 0.9 point from the value of 49.7 in November 2025. The FISI – European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator – is the earliest available composite indicator providing information on the European foundry industry performance. It is published by EFF — European Foundry Federation every month and is based on survey responses of the European foundry industry. The EFF members are asked to give their assessment of the current business situation in the foundry sector and their expectations for the next six months. The BCI – Business Climate Indicator – is an indicator published by the European Commission. The BCI evaluates development conditions of the manufacturing sector in the euro area every month and uses five balances of opinion from industry survey: production trends, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) - in the Euro area is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. It is based on such indicators as: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. EFF Contact: Witold Dobosz The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points.
The situation on the cast iron market in the main European markets was at a similar level as a month earlier, but it is worth noting that expectations for the next 6 months, in particular on the German market, are relatively optimistic. The situation is similar on the steel casting market. The German market showed an increase in production compared to November 2025 and such a trend is also planned for the next half of the year. In the other EFF member countries, the situation on the steel castings market has not changed compared to November. Taking into account the market of non-ferrous metal castings, the current situation in EFF member countries and expectations for the next 6 months are quite positive. It is worth noting that the foundry markets in Italy and Germany anticipate an increase in the production of castings made of this material. In the other countries participating in the survey, the expected level of production will be at a similar level as in previous months. The Business Climate Index (BCI), published by the European Commission, reached ‑0.56 in December 2025, compared to the previous reading of ‑0.66 in November 2025. The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI in December 2025 reached a level of 48.8 which was a decrease by 0.9 point from the value of 49.7 in November 2025. The FISI – European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator – is the earliest available composite indicator providing information on the European foundry industry performance. It is published by EFF — European Foundry Federation every month and is based on survey responses of the European foundry industry. The EFF members are asked to give their assessment of the current business situation in the foundry sector and their expectations for the next six months. The BCI – Business Climate Indicator – is an indicator published by the European Commission. The BCI evaluates development conditions of the manufacturing sector in the euro area every month and uses five balances of opinion from industry survey: production trends, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) - in the Euro area is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. It is based on such indicators as: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. EFF Contact: Witold Dobosz The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points.
The situation on the cast iron market in the main European markets was at a similar level as a month earlier, but it is worth noting that expectations for the next 6 months, in particular on the German market, are relatively optimistic. The situation is similar on the steel casting market. The German market showed an increase in production compared to November 2025 and such a trend is also planned for the next half of the year. In the other EFF member countries, the situation on the steel castings market has not changed compared to November. Taking into account the market of non-ferrous metal castings, the current situation in EFF member countries and expectations for the next 6 months are quite positive. It is worth noting that the foundry markets in Italy and Germany anticipate an increase in the production of castings made of this material. In the other countries participating in the survey, the expected level of production will be at a similar level as in previous months. The Business Climate Index (BCI), published by the European Commission, reached ‑0.56 in December 2025, compared to the previous reading of ‑0.66 in November 2025. The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI in December 2025 reached a level of 48.8 which was a decrease by 0.9 point from the value of 49.7 in November 2025. The FISI – European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator – is the earliest available composite indicator providing information on the European foundry industry performance. It is published by EFF — European Foundry Federation every month and is based on survey responses of the European foundry industry. The EFF members are asked to give their assessment of the current business situation in the foundry sector and their expectations for the next six months. The BCI – Business Climate Indicator – is an indicator published by the European Commission. The BCI evaluates development conditions of the manufacturing sector in the euro area every month and uses five balances of opinion from industry survey: production trends, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) - in the Euro area is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. It is based on such indicators as: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. EFF Contact: Witold Dobosz The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points.
The situation on the cast iron market in the main European markets was at a similar level as a month earlier, but it is worth noting that expectations for the next 6 months, in particular on the German market, are relatively optimistic. The situation is similar on the steel casting market. The German market showed an increase in production compared to November 2025 and such a trend is also planned for the next half of the year. In the other EFF member countries, the situation on the steel castings market has not changed compared to November. Taking into account the market of non-ferrous metal castings, the current situation in EFF member countries and expectations for the next 6 months are quite positive. It is worth noting that the foundry markets in Italy and Germany anticipate an increase in the production of castings made of this material. In the other countries participating in the survey, the expected level of production will be at a similar level as in previous months. The Business Climate Index (BCI), published by the European Commission, reached ‑0.56 in December 2025, compared to the previous reading of ‑0.66 in November 2025. The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI in December 2025 reached a level of 48.8 which was a decrease by 0.9 point from the value of 49.7 in November 2025. The FISI – European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator – is the earliest available composite indicator providing information on the European foundry industry performance. It is published by EFF — European Foundry Federation every month and is based on survey responses of the European foundry industry. The EFF members are asked to give their assessment of the current business situation in the foundry sector and their expectations for the next six months. The BCI – Business Climate Indicator – is an indicator published by the European Commission. The BCI evaluates development conditions of the manufacturing sector in the euro area every month and uses five balances of opinion from industry survey: production trends, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) - in the Euro area is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. It is based on such indicators as: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. EFF Contact: Witold Dobosz The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points.
The situation on the cast iron market in the main European markets was at a similar level as a month earlier, but it is worth noting that expectations for the next 6 months, in particular on the German market, are relatively optimistic. The situation is similar on the steel casting market. The German market showed an increase in production compared to November 2025 and such a trend is also planned for the next half of the year. In the other EFF member countries, the situation on the steel castings market has not changed compared to November. Taking into account the market of non-ferrous metal castings, the current situation in EFF member countries and expectations for the next 6 months are quite positive. It is worth noting that the foundry markets in Italy and Germany anticipate an increase in the production of castings made of this material. In the other countries participating in the survey, the expected level of production will be at a similar level as in previous months. The Business Climate Index (BCI), published by the European Commission, reached ‑0.56 in December 2025, compared to the previous reading of ‑0.66 in November 2025. The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI in December 2025 reached a level of 48.8 which was a decrease by 0.9 point from the value of 49.7 in November 2025. The FISI – European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator – is the earliest available composite indicator providing information on the European foundry industry performance. It is published by EFF — European Foundry Federation every month and is based on survey responses of the European foundry industry. The EFF members are asked to give their assessment of the current business situation in the foundry sector and their expectations for the next six months. The BCI – Business Climate Indicator – is an indicator published by the European Commission. The BCI evaluates development conditions of the manufacturing sector in the euro area every month and uses five balances of opinion from industry survey: production trends, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) - in the Euro area is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. It is based on such indicators as: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. EFF Contact: Witold Dobosz The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points.
The situation on the cast iron market in the main European markets was at a similar level as a month earlier, but it is worth noting that expectations for the next 6 months, in particular on the German market, are relatively optimistic. The situation is similar on the steel casting market. The German market showed an increase in production compared to November 2025 and such a trend is also planned for the next half of the year. In the other EFF member countries, the situation on the steel castings market has not changed compared to November. Taking into account the market of non-ferrous metal castings, the current situation in EFF member countries and expectations for the next 6 months are quite positive. It is worth noting that the foundry markets in Italy and Germany anticipate an increase in the production of castings made of this material. In the other countries participating in the survey, the expected level of production will be at a similar level as in previous months. The Business Climate Index (BCI), published by the European Commission, reached ‑0.56 in December 2025, compared to the previous reading of ‑0.66 in November 2025. The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI in December 2025 reached a level of 48.8 which was a decrease by 0.9 point from the value of 49.7 in November 2025. The FISI – European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator – is the earliest available composite indicator providing information on the European foundry industry performance. It is published by EFF — European Foundry Federation every month and is based on survey responses of the European foundry industry. The EFF members are asked to give their assessment of the current business situation in the foundry sector and their expectations for the next six months. The BCI – Business Climate Indicator – is an indicator published by the European Commission. The BCI evaluates development conditions of the manufacturing sector in the euro area every month and uses five balances of opinion from industry survey: production trends, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) - in the Euro area is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. It is based on such indicators as: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. EFF Contact: Witold Dobosz The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points.
The situation on the cast iron market in the main European markets was at a similar level as a month earlier, but it is worth noting that expectations for the next 6 months, in particular on the German market, are relatively optimistic. The situation is similar on the steel casting market. The German market showed an increase in production compared to November 2025 and such a trend is also planned for the next half of the year. In the other EFF member countries, the situation on the steel castings market has not changed compared to November. Taking into account the market of non-ferrous metal castings, the current situation in EFF member countries and expectations for the next 6 months are quite positive. It is worth noting that the foundry markets in Italy and Germany anticipate an increase in the production of castings made of this material. In the other countries participating in the survey, the expected level of production will be at a similar level as in previous months. The Business Climate Index (BCI), published by the European Commission, reached ‑0.56 in December 2025, compared to the previous reading of ‑0.66 in November 2025. The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI in December 2025 reached a level of 48.8 which was a decrease by 0.9 point from the value of 49.7 in November 2025. The FISI – European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator – is the earliest available composite indicator providing information on the European foundry industry performance. It is published by EFF — European Foundry Federation every month and is based on survey responses of the European foundry industry. The EFF members are asked to give their assessment of the current business situation in the foundry sector and their expectations for the next six months. The BCI – Business Climate Indicator – is an indicator published by the European Commission. The BCI evaluates development conditions of the manufacturing sector in the euro area every month and uses five balances of opinion from industry survey: production trends, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) - in the Euro area is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. It is based on such indicators as: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. EFF Contact: Witold Dobosz The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI) increased in December 2025. The European foundry industry ended the year 2025 with a slight upside. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Index (FISI), published monthly by European Foundry Federation, increased by 0.5 point in December 2025 and reached a level of 95.8 points.
The situation on the cast iron market in the main European markets was at a similar level as a month earlier, but it is worth noting that expectations for the next 6 months, in particular on the German market, are relatively optimistic. The situation is similar on the steel casting market. The German market showed an increase in production compared to November 2025 and such a trend is also planned for the next half of the year. In the other EFF member countries, the situation on the steel castings market has not changed compared to November. Taking into account the market of non-ferrous metal castings, the current situation in EFF member countries and expectations for the next 6 months are quite positive. It is worth noting that the foundry markets in Italy and Germany anticipate an increase in the production of castings made of this material. In the other countries participating in the survey, the expected level of production will be at a similar level as in previous months. The Business Climate Index (BCI), published by the European Commission, reached ‑0.56 in December 2025, compared to the previous reading of ‑0.66 in November 2025. The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI in December 2025 reached a level of 48.8 which was a decrease by 0.9 point from the value of 49.7 in November 2025. The FISI – European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator – is the earliest available composite indicator providing information on the European foundry industry performance. It is published by EFF — European Foundry Federation every month and is based on survey responses of the European foundry industry. The EFF members are asked to give their assessment of the current business situation in the foundry sector and their expectations for the next six months. The BCI – Business Climate Indicator – is an indicator published by the European Commission. The BCI evaluates development conditions of the manufacturing sector in the euro area every month and uses five balances of opinion from industry survey: production trends, order books, export order books, stocks and production expectations. Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) - in the Euro area is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. It is based on such indicators as: new orders, inventory levels, production, supplier deliveries and the employment environment. EFF Contact: Witold Dobosz |
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