Foundries show signs of recovery, but uncertainty remains
Production and turnover increased in the first quarter of 2026, while rising operating costs and limited order visibility continue to weigh on business confidence
CBAM threatens foundry operations. Assofond calls for urgent corrective measures
Uncertainty over the prices of raw materials affected by the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism has thrown markets into chaos, freezing sales and raising the risk of shortages, particularly for iron foundries. Assofond has called for immediate corrective measures from the European Commission and the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy
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The new issue of "In Fonderia" magazine is available online
The second 2026 issue of In Fonderia, Assofond’s bilingual magazine, is now available for consultation and download on the Assofond.it website. This issue features a special report on raw materials, analysing the impact of tariffs, international sanctions and instruments such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on European supply chains
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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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