Heiko Lickfett and Max Schumacher are from the German Foundry Association (BDG) based in Düsseldorf. Lickfett is also head of the Economics Department of BDG, while Schumacher is the association’s Managing Director. Heiko Lickfett studied economics and political science, starting his career as an economic advisor at the German Steel Federation followed by his position as economist at the Association of German Foundries (DGV) in 1991 – which was later to become BDG. He has also been active in CAEF in various functions for more than a decade.
The start of the year is also marked by the relaunch of CAEF’s internet presence. The umbrella organisation’s completely redesigned website at www.caef.eu offers comprehensive information in English on the association and its organisational structure. Also on foundry technology and its applications, statistical data as well as a dedicated members’ access page, and a download area (e.g. for general contractual conditions). A picture database for media representatives is also in preparation.
_{(soruce: CAEF – The Euopean Foundry Association)}