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CFA and WFO Partner for Foundry Industry Development

Issued at 2025-12-17



On October 27, 2025, China Foundry Association (CFA) and the World Foundry Organization (WFO) officially established the "WFO Foundry Industry Cluster Committee," a significant step in promoting global collaboration and sharing China's experiences in foundry cluster development. This initiative builds upon a history of cooperation between China Foundry Association and the World Foundry Organization, which was notably designated as a "Specially Supported Association" by the WFO in 2019 .



The committee was formed during a meeting led by senior leaders from both China Foundry Association and the WFO. The organizational structure of the new committee is as follows: the committee is chaired by Mr. Lou Yanchun, President of the World Foundry Organization (WFO); Mr. Zhang Libo, President of China Foundry Association, serves as Executive Vice Chairman, while Mr. Gao Wei, Executive Vice President of China Foundry Association, acts as Secretary-General. Committee members include China Academy of Machinery Science and Technology Group, China Foundry Association’s Cluster Industry Committee, the Foundry Branch of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, Japan Foundry Engineering Society, Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Fundigex, and FAED Group, among others.

Objectives and Future Plans

The establishment of this committee aims to enhance regional industrial competitiveness and innovation through effective coordination and resource sharing among local governments, foundry organizations, and enterprises .

Mr. Gao Wei representing China Foundry Association signed the annual work proposal with Mr. Jose Javier Gonzalez.

The committee has outlined several concrete plans to achieve its goals: 

Developing International Standards: Formulate an international version of the "Foundry Industry Cluster Standards".

  • Conducting Global Research: Investigate the status of foundry clusters in various countries and regions and assist in their improvement.
  • Sharing Chinese Experience: Systematically summarize the 40 years of development experience of China's foundry clusters.
  • Promoting Academic Exchange: Regularly organize academic and technical exchange activities.

This move to share China's cluster development model represents a notable advancement in international industrial cooperation. In the future, China Foundry Association will closely collaborate with the World Foundry Organization (WFO) and other WFO member organizations, to efficiently and pragmatically advance the committee’s initiatives, thereby contributing more significantly to the sustainable development of the global casting industry.

2026 will mark the 40th anniversary of China Foundry Association, foundry leaders, experts, enterprises, media around the world are invited to join the "40th Anniversary of China Foundry Association" celebration activities including the events Metal China/Diecasting China/Nonferrous China 2026, international foundry forum, etc. in Shanghai from May 5th-9th, 2026, to review the glorious journey, summarize development experience and look forward to a bright future.

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Source: Foundry Planet



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