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Forge et Fonderie : la fusion 06/28/2019 Forge et Fonderie : la fusion
12/01/2017
A l’occasion de FIP Solution Plastique 2017, le syndicat Moule & Prototype dévoile sa nouvelle identité et affirme son positionnement au service des industriels de la Plasturgie et des Composites 06/13/2017 A l’occasion de FIP Solution Plastique 2017, le syndicat Moule & Prototype dévoile sa nouvelle identité et affirme son positionnement au service des industriels de la Plasturgie et des Composites
Forge, fonderie, moule & prototype s’affirment comme des acteurs clés de la mise en forme des métaux pour l’industrie et la sous-traitance industrielle du futur 10/10/2016 Forge, fonderie, moule & prototype s’affirment comme des acteurs clés de la mise en forme des métaux pour l’industrie et la sous-traitance industrielle du futur
La Forge et la Fonderie prêtes à saisir les opportunités d’une reprise qui reste à confirmer 06/11/2015 La Forge et la Fonderie prêtes à saisir les opportunités d’une reprise qui reste à confirmer
Transfert de la normalisation des industries de la fonderie à l’UNM 10/15/2021 Transfert de la normalisation des industries de la fonderie à l’UNM
Flambée des prix des matières premières, de l’énergie, rupture des chaînes d’approvisionnement et respect des engagements de commande : les associations européennes de forge et de fonderie lancent, elles aussi, un cri d’alarme ! 12/02/2021 Flambée des prix des matières premières, de l’énergie, rupture des chaînes d’approvisionnement et respect des engagements de commande : les associations européennes de forge et de fonderie lancent, elles aussi, un cri d’alarme !
The technical centres for foundry (CTIF) and mechanics (CETIM) join forces to fully support the decarbonisation and technological changes in the profession 03/30/2023 The technical centres for foundry (CTIF) and mechanics (CETIM) join forces to fully support the decarbonisation and technological changes in the profession
Crise énergétique : 07/11/2023 Crise énergétique :
Annual Council Meeting Marks Transformative Milestone for CAEF 10/11/2023 Annual Council Meeting Marks Transformative Milestone for CAEF
RFF 37 Enquête effectifs filière Forge Fonderie 2023 2024 02/13/2024 RFF 37 Enquête effectifs filière Forge Fonderie 2023 2024
Dossier : EFFICACITÉ  ÉNERGÉTIQUE Extrait de LA REVUE forge et fonderie n° 20 (Déc. 19) 02/19/2024 Dossier : EFFICACITÉ ÉNERGÉTIQUE Extrait de LA REVUE forge et fonderie n° 20 (Déc. 19)
dossier efficacité énergétique n° 2 02/19/2024 dossier efficacité énergétique n° 2
Dossier efficacité énergétique #3 02/19/2024 Dossier efficacité énergétique #3

 

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L’entreprise MMB-Volum-e obtient le label EPV « Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant » 02/01/2018 L’entreprise MMB-Volum-e obtient le label EPV « Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant »
Fonderies de Sougland - 11/30/2017 Fonderies de Sougland - "Vitrine Industrie du Futur" : l'Alliance Industrie du Futur labellise 4 nouvelles entreprises
09/28/2017
Leader de la fabrication additive plastique et métal, Volum-e expose sur le Salon international du Bourget - Hall 2B, allée EF, stand 48 du 19 au 25 juin 2017 06/14/2017 Leader de la fabrication additive plastique et métal, Volum-e expose sur le Salon international du Bourget - Hall 2B, allée EF, stand 48 du 19 au 25 juin 2017
IRONJAW, le nouvel acteur qui augmente la force de fermeture des presses d’injection 05/10/2017 IRONJAW, le nouvel acteur qui augmente la force de fermeture des presses d’injection
10/16/2017
La FIM alerte sur les conséquences de la hausse de l’acier et de l’allongement des délais de livraison 02/02/2021 La FIM alerte sur les conséquences de la hausse de l’acier et de l’allongement des délais de livraison
Flambée des prix des matières premières, de l’énergie, rupture des chaînes d’approvisionnement et respect des engagements de commande : les associations européennes de forge et de fonderie lancent, elles aussi, un cri d’alarme ! 12/02/2021 Flambée des prix des matières premières, de l’énergie, rupture des chaînes d’approvisionnement et respect des engagements de commande : les associations européennes de forge et de fonderie lancent, elles aussi, un cri d’alarme !
Crise énergétique : 07/11/2023 Crise énergétique :
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Flambée des prix des matières premières, de l’énergie, rupture des chaînes d’approvisionnement et respect des engagements de commande : les associations européennes de forge et de fonderie lancent, elles aussi, un cri d’alarme ! 12/02/2021 Flambée des prix des matières premières, de l’énergie, rupture des chaînes d’approvisionnement et respect des engagements de commande : les associations européennes de forge et de fonderie lancent, elles aussi, un cri d’alarme !
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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
General Secretariat
mail: info@eff-eu.org

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
General Secretariat
mail: info@eff-eu.org

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
General Secretariat
mail: info@eff-eu.org

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
General Secretariat
mail: info@eff-eu.org

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
General Secretariat
mail: info@eff-eu.org

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
General Secretariat
mail: info@eff-eu.org

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
General Secretariat
mail: info@eff-eu.org

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
General Secretariat
mail: info@eff-eu.org

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
General Secretariat
mail: info@eff-eu.org

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
General Secretariat
mail: info@eff-eu.org

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
General Secretariat
mail: info@eff-eu.org

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