Foundry Products: Competitive Conditions in the U.S. Market. Investigation No. 332-460.

摘要

This investigation provides an overview of the global foundry industry and U.S. market during 1999-2003, including principal metals and casting methods, production steps, technology, and factors of competition affecting the industry's performance and competitiveness. A profile of the U.S. foundry industry examines business trends and practices, financial performance, factors of production, and policies that affect domestic producers. Purchasing patterns and practices of downstream industries are addressed and the principal metal foundry industries are examined together with analysis of 10 selected iron-, steel-, aluminum-, and copper-based foundry products used by downstream industries. Significant foreign industries in Brazil, Canada, China, India, Korea, Mexico, and Taiwan are also examined.