Johannes Messer

While many uncertain forecasts have been made in recent weeks and months about the current development of the automotive industry, there is hardly any talk about the future demand for aluminum castings. In order to give the Al foundries an orientation for answering the upcoming strategic questions, an Al castings demand forecast 2020-2025 for Germany has been made.

Due to the transformation in the automotive industry, the current industrial environment and the economic effects of the corona crisis, key elements of the corporate strategy have changed. The starting position, the market, internal and external drivers and success factors must be reassessed.

Experts agree that the world will look different after corona. With regard to the sales figures of the automotive industry, expectations for 2020 as well as for the following years fluctuate strongly. This also applies, as a result of the high level of dependency, to the production figures of German foundries.

The long-standing development of entering into partnerships has gained additional momentum as a result of the transformation in the automotive industry. With a view to the corona crisis, more intensive cooperation or the establishment of partnerships is also required in the foundry industry.

The effects of the coronavirus are already evident for many German foundries. According to expert Johannes Messer, government loans and new strategies could be part of the solution. Read the complete statement!

The worldwide aluminum die casting industry has been in permanent growth since the 1980s. Since then, there have been new developments that shape the future of the German industry. What are the current trends and can the outcome be influenced?

The foundry industry is undergoing an enormous transformation. A strongly volatile economic situation and increasing insolvencies are a major source of uncertainty for the industry. But what challenges will foundries face when and with what solutions can foundries prepare themselves?

The first part of the article series highlights the importance of tool management for EBITDA and shows approaches for a short-term, sustainable and significant improvement in results.

This article series is dedicated to the changes and developments in the aluminum high pressure die casting industry. The summary shows clearly the most important conclucions and gives concrete recommendations for foundries.

This article series is dedicated to the changes and developments in the aluminum high pressure die casting industry. The fourth chapter deals with the recruitment of new employees and outlines the characteristics of new generations.

This article series is dedicated to the changes and developments in the aluminum high pressure die casting industry. The third chapter deals with new technologies, as one of the four challenges, and productivity improvements.

This article series is dedicated to the changes and developments in the aluminum high pressure die casting industry. The second chapter deals with the product portfolio, as one of the four challenges, and its changes in die casting.

The article series is dedicated to the changes and developments in the aluminum high pressure die casting industry. The first chapter deals with "Internationalization", as one of the four challenges, and its impact on booming new growth markets.

This article series are dedicated to the changes and developments in the aluminum high pressure die casting industry: "Internationalization", "Product Portfolio", "Technologies" and "Employees".

The German light-metal foundry industry has been in a difficult economic situation for many years. This article provides an insight into the current situation of aluminium die casting in Germany and highlights opportunities and risks for this industrial sector.