

Assofond takes part in the EU consultation on the revision of the CO2 regulation
In coordination with Anfia, the association contributed to the public consultation by calling for a pragmatic and technologically neutral approach, a differentiated framework for cars and light commercial vehicles, and alignment with the ETS and RED regulations


Assofond Business Confidence Survey: assessment of the current situation improves in September, while short-term expectations decline
The latest survey by the Centro Studi Assofond shows a slight improvement in foundries’ economic outlook: in September, the index remained above fifty points. Expectations for the next six months, however, have declined (only registered users can read the article - Italian language only)
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Zanardi interviewed by La Stampa: “Foundries can’t survive like this. With tariffs, we fear an invasion from the Far East”
A wide-ranging interview with the President of Assofond: “Tariffs, CBAM, ETS2, energy and labor costs: without concrete measures to reduce production costs and rebalance global competition, many foundries may not survive” (Italian language only)
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The new BREF for foundries and forges: what's changing for businesses?
The document represents a binding reference for the competent authorities tasked with reviewing all Integrated Environmental Permits issued to ferrous and non-ferrous foundries. Companies are therefore required to align with the new standards (Italian language only. Content available to member foundries only)
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The new issue of "In Fonderia" magazine is available online
The digital edition of the fourth 2025 issue of “In Fonderia”, Assofond’s bimonthly magazine, is now available. The main feature of this issue is the special report on the 2025 edition of Assofond’s General Assembly. Central to the debate were key topics such as energy, competitiveness, and the role of Europe in defining a new balance between sustainability and industrial development
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Foundries: at the heart of circular economy
Foundries are a central element of the circular economic model: these companies recast scrap metal to create new products, which in turn can be 100% recycled at the end of their life cycle (Italian language only)
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Foundries are behind more than you imagine
Foundries produce essential components to make cars, the agricultural machinery needed to plant crops in food-producing fields, hydraulic pumps, wind and hydroelectric plants, jet engines for planes and much more (Italian language only)
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Assofond: your partner in business
Assofond promotes the competitiveness of Italian foundries, represents members' interests in discussions with government bodies and provides support in the following areas: administrative, commercial, economic, tax-related, regulatory, technical, EHS (Italian language only)
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