Growth in the proportion of foreign exhibitors
CastForge is not only an important purchasing platform, but has also established itself as a meeting place for the industry. Growth in the proportion of exhibitors from abroad Since the first event, CastForge has steadily grown in importance internationally. gained in importance internationally. At the premiere in 2018, the exhibiting companies came from a total of 18 countries. By 2022, this figure had risen to 26 countries. At CastForge 2024, around 370 exhibiting companies from around 30 countries are expected. The figures reflect the increasing international relevance of CastForge for the casting and forging industry.
International associations position themselves in Stuttgart
The increasing international relevance is also reflected in the registered the registered stand areas of the partner associations, which have been further increased. Both the Unione Italiana Stampatori Acciaio (UNISA) and FUNDIGEX, the Spanish foundry exporters' association, and Istanbul Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Metals Exporters Association (IDDMIB) as well as the Italian business development agency Piemonte Agency will be bringing more exhibitors from their countries to Stuttgart this time.
"The current situation of the casting and forging industry in Spain depends heavily on the on the economic situation of its customer industries. As far as the foundry is concerned, it was was not a bad year overall. We were able to achieve a moderate 1.4 percent increase in castings to one million cast tons. For FUNDIGEX, it was clear at the first CastForge 2018 that the trade fair trade fair would be one of the most important in the sector. In 2022, we were able to record participation of 14 companies. For CastForge 2024, we were able to even more participating companies," emphasizes Marina Giacopinelli, Managing Director of the export association of Spanish foundries FUNDIGEX.
Represented at CastForge for the first time is AIMMAP - Associacao dos Industriais Metalurgicos, Metalomecanicos e Afins de Portugal. For them, CastForge an important platform for demonstrating the capabilities of the Portuguese metal industry. Portuguese metal industry.
Mafalda Gramaxo, General Director, AIMMAP - Association Director, AIMMAP - Association of Portuguese Metallurgical, Mechanical Engineering and Similar Industrial Companies is convinced: "CastForge is not only the most important trade fair for castings and forgings with machining, but also takes place in one of our most important export markets for METAL PORTUGAL export markets. At our joint stand, visitors will be able to see for themselves can convince themselves of the commitment, quality, responsibility, sustainability and competence."
For the Hungarian association MÖSZ - Magyar Öntészeti Szövetség, the CastForge 2024 will also be a premiere. As part of the 27th Hungarian Foundry Days in Herceghalom in October, numerous discussions were held with interested parties, which are now leading to a joint participation.
"The association MÖSZ has 75 member companies that are representative of the Hungarian foundry industry. A total of five to six foundries will participate in CastForge 2024 under the umbrella of the association. With their participation, they are pursuing the goal of attracting the attention of potential customers, establish business relationships and further expand existing ones", says Gábor Zelei, Executive Secretary General of the Hungarian association MÖSZ - Magyar Öntészeti Szövetség.
The Fédération Forge Fonderie from France will also be taking part in CastForge 2024 for the first time with a joint stand comprising almost 20 companies. With its increasing international relevance, CastForge offers all those responsible for purchasing and procurement as well as design and development an efficient opportunity to meet with existing suppliers over three days of the trade fair and existing suppliers and establish new business relationships with foundries, forges and specialized processors from all over the world.
About CastForge
As a trade fair, CastForge focuses on cast and forged parts and their processing. The industry meets every two years at the Stuttgart Exhibition Center to present its range of services. International manufacturers of cast and forged parts as well as highly specialized machining companies meet industrial buyers from the mechanical and plant engineering, drive technology the pump and hydraulics industry and commercial vehicle construction.
