The Swiss Foundry Association (SFA) is a syndicate of Swiss foundries. It includes iron, steel, light alloy, non-ferrous heavy metal and die casting foundries but also suppliers, sponsors and individual linked to the Association.Geschäftsstelle:
Giesserei-Verband der Schweiz GVS
Postfach 4063
CH-8024 Zürich
Mail: info@giesserei-verband.ch
Managing Director: Marcel Menet
Assistant: Marlene Wissiak
The Association was formed on 29 June 1994 from a fusion of the two former foundry associations the “Association of Swiss Iron Foundries” and the “Association of Swiss Metal Foundries”. At present there are 54 corporate members, 20 supplier and 6 sponsor members in addition to approximately 30 honorary, free and personal members.
The GVS protects the interests of its members with regard to
- Economic, sociopolitical, trade-political and operational questions and similar functions which relate to the interests of its members
- Promotion of technical development in the foundry industry
- Promotion of vocational and professional development
- Dealing with topics relating to environmental protection and safety at work
- Co-operation with authorities and related associations at home and abroad Fostering of personal relationships and promotion of operation amongst members