Founded in 1948, AMAFOND (Italian Foundry Suppliers Association) is the country’s leading organization that promotes the foundry sector and offers technical, regulatory, economic, and legislative services to its 100 members. Italy’s foundry sector ranks second in Europe behind Germany.
“AMAFOND is the Italian association of companies that supply equipment and materials to the foundry business, in other words, suppliers of aluminum and cast iron. In order to be part of AMAFOND, you must have activity in Italy. So, we are an Italian association that represents Italian suppliers,” AMAFOND President Riccardo Ferrario told GMI POST.
“Although Italy is famous for pizza and beautiful tourist sights, we are also very strong in heavy industries, specifically in the north. So, heavy industries, metal foundries, heavy machinery – these old but important sectors – are located here,” he added.
Since assuming the presidency of AMAFOND, Ferrairo has focused on publicizing information to help its members, as well as providing them with the support needed to grow both locally and internationally.
Asked how these companies can thrive and succeed in the future, Ferrario believes that passion to grow and eagerness to innovate are vital.
“If you want to grow and want to expand, then you must leverage on innovation, not on price,” he stressed.
