GLOBAL FOUNDRY INDUSTRY
The global production of ferrous and non-ferrous castings
is estimated at 80 million tons, vale exceeding USD 100
Billion and the global trade on metal castings is estimated
at USD 10 Billion and is expected to multiply in the coming
years. With the change in Business climate and the rise in
production costs, the advance countries are opting for
large-scale outsourcing to countries like India, China,
Spain, Brazil, Mexico and countries of erstwhile eastern
block.
To meet this huge demand and to be ahead in the
competition, application of revolutionary advances in the
up gradation of manufacturing technology, human
resources and innovative practices is a must in the foundry
industry which result in significant improvements in
productivity, energy cost reduction and environment
friendly manufacturing techniques.
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