12th International Foundry Trade Fair GIFA held in Düsseldorf, Germany between June 28 and July 2 posted new records both in terms of exhibitors and visitors. 1,958 exhibitors from across the world met with 79,000 visitors from 83 countries.
Running for over 20 years, GIFA has been recognized as the most important trade show for casting technology; demonstrated by the size and reputation of the exhibitors and the scientific level of the conferences. The fair is also important in terms of shaping the business strategies of foundries all over the world.
The Germany Foundry Association stated that it was delighted with the response both from exhibitors and visitors. The trade fair also attracted the attention of Turkish foundries, in addition to that of international foundries.