Shaping the Supply &Industry Chain for the Southeast Asia Foundry Industry

With the focus on Asia and even the world foundry industry, aiming to build a whole industrial chain for the Asian manufacturing industry, Metal Thailand 2024 was successfully held September 18-20, 2024 at BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand. The event was organised by China Foundry Association, Confederation of Chinese Metalforming Industry, China Heat Treatment Association and China Welding Association.

As the third session of this Thailand series event, with its debut in 2019 and 2nd edition as a virtual one in 2021, this year, the Metal Thailand is really a big gathering of the Asian foundry industry, almost all members of Asia Foundry Association attended the exhibition and concurrent forums, including China Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Mongolia, etc.

Grand Opening

The opening ceremony of Metal Thailand was grandly held on the morning of Sept. 18, attracting about 300 people to attend, including officials from the Chinese Embassy in Thailand, CCPIT officials, the four organisers, Asia Foundry Association’s executive members, leaders of industry organisations from foundry, subcontractor, automation, machinery, heat treatment sectors in Thailand, industry experts, exhibitors and visitors. 

Top Exhibitors in the Hot-processing Industry Gathered

150+ exhibitors from China, Thailand, India, Germany and other parts of the world, high-calibre exhibitors in sectors including ferrous & non-ferrous casting, alloys, raw & auxiliary material, equipment, 3D printing, diamond tools, grinding, electric furnace, investment casting... covering the whole foundry and basic manufacturing industrial chain gathered here. The exhibition built a platform for participants to learn about trends in the metalworking and manufacturing industry markets, gather supply and demand information, access new products and equipment, and speak to our exhibitors and industry experts. 

Asia Foundry Casting a Sustainable Future

During the 3-day exhibition, there were a series of events held, including the China-Thai Metal Hot-forming Process Technology and Development Forum on September 18, which attracted the representatives of foundry, forging, heat treatment and welding industries from both China and Thailand to make reports on the development situation, latest technologies, as well as prospects for international cooperation. It has attracted more than 50 local participants. The Chinese and Thai foundry industry exchanged with each other during the forum, which was also a good chance for match-making with Thai enterprises.

The 6th Asia Foundry Forum: The speakers from Asian countries and regions offer us the situation and development trend of the industry, also provide insights into the sustainable development of the foundry industry.

On Sept. 20, in response to the need of a lot of Chinese companies who are interested in investing in Thailand, the Thailand Investment Seminar was held. The promotion department official, industrial park official and the entrepreneurs who have invested in Thailand introduced policies, explained the related regulations in detail and their success stories.

Besides, there were also other programs held during the event, such as Thai Foundry Association Day, Smart Manufacturing-3D Printing Technology, Semi Solid (Aluminium Alloy, Magnesium Alloy) Forming Technology Application Exchange, etc.

Let’s work together for a brighter future of the world foundry industry.

New Platform, New Achievements: The bright future of metal casting is yours to explore at Metal China and Diecasting China 2025, National Convention and Exhibition Centre (Tianjin), May 20-23, 2025! From the newest manufacturing tech to the latest breakthroughs, from advanced materials to one-stop intelligent solutions of metal casting, Metal China and Diecasting China will give you the first look at the trends and innovations that will shape the industry.

Looking forward to seeing you at the next foundry event METAL CHINA & DIECASTING CHINA, May 20-23, 2025 in Tianjin.

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