Delegates from 27 countries attended the WFO Technical Forum and 59th IFC Portorož

Organised by the Slovenian Foundrymen Society, the event attracted over 400 attendees from countries all over the world who took part in three days of business meetings, social events and technical conference presentations in Portorož on the Slovenian coastline. The World Foundry Organization (WFO) also held an Executive Board meeting and its annual general meeting of its member associations, the WFO General Assembly, during the event.

It was an international meeting point for scientists and experts, brought together by foundry passion. The Conference gives the opportunity to introduce the news by Slovene and foreign exhibitors, PhD Students and Young Researchers.

Welcoming delegates

“The WFO is delighted to be able to bring so many people together from around the world to discuss topical matters to enable the industry to continue to develop technology that places us at the forefront of innovative solutions for our cu stomers. The WFO Technical Forum part of the WFO portfolio of services that enable our member associations , is an important along with companies and individuals in their countries , to share best practice and expand their the competence in our industry. We thank the Slovenian Foundrymen Society, especially the President Mirjam Jan Blasic MSc, for their fabulous efforts to ensure the success of this year’s event,” said WFO President Mark Fenyes FICME of Omega Sinto Foundry Machinery Ltd.