Castings are essential building blocks of U.S. industry.
Suppliers of components to durable goods manufacturing industries exist in a complex and competitive market. A given component may compete not only with castings made using other methods or other metals, but also metal components made using other fabrication techniques and components made of non-metallic materials. In this dynamic environment, existing markets for castings are changing and new ones are expected to emerge. To stay competitive under these conditions, the industry must continue to develop techniques to improve the products and processes it offers its customers. Partnerships between the metalcasting industry, its suppliers, and its customers will be critical to successfully meeting the competitive challenges of the industry.