GIESSEREI
Germany's leading foundry industry trade journal (since 1914), published by BDG and DVS Media from Düsseldorf, serving 40,000+ readers with technical and management coverage of metal casting, foundry technology, and additive manufacturing for the casting sector.
- CEO / Founder
- Dirk Sieben
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
GIESSEREI trade journal (print + digital, monthly); Digital news platform (giesserei.eu); Industry product directory; Annual Giesserei-Jahrbuch (yearbook); Supplemental media (Giesserei-Praxis); Event coverage (GIFA, Euroguss)
Technological Advantage
Dominant brand authority from 110+ year publishing history; official organ of VDG and BDG; integrated digital platform at giesserei.eu; comprehensive AM-for-foundry coverage (sand 3D printing, rapid casting, binder jetting) as casting industry transitions to additive
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides foundry and metal casting industry professionals across German-speaking Europe with authoritative technical, business, and regulatory intelligence covering casting processes, materials, AM for foundry applications, and industry management through a 110+ year trusted brand reaching 40,000+ readers per issue.
How They Differentiate
Sole official organ of VDG with 110+ year uninterrupted publishing history; deeper technical editorial depth than competitors; BDG institutional backing provides direct industry access; integrated digital-print platform; dedicated AM-for-foundry coverage
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Foundry industry professionals, metal casting engineers, foundry managers, and R&D leaders in German-speaking Europe; casting supply chain companies and associations
Industry Verticals
Foundry; Metal Casting; Automotive (casting supply); Aerospace (casting supply); Energy; Additive Manufacturing (casting/AM crossover)
Competitors
Giesserei Erfahrungsaustausch (competing German foundry journal); CASTING PLANT & TECHNOLOGY (English-language Düsseldorf); International Journal of Metalcasting (AFS)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
40,000+ readers per issue (print + digital); official organ of VDG (1,500+ members); BDG represents 600+ German foundry companies; monthly publishing cadence; 110+ year brand
Major Milestones
1914: First issue published as official organ of VDG; 2014: Centenary (100th anniversary) edition; June 2018: DVS Media GmbH becomes publishing partner; 2020: Expanded digital platform and dedicated AM coverage launched; 2025: Continues as leading German foundry journal with 40,000+ readers per issue
Notable Customers
REAZN S.A.; voestalpine High Performance Metals; Hüttenes Albertus; Savelli Technologies; BMW AG; Albert Handtmann Metallgusswerk GmbH; Eisenwerke Düker GmbH; Magma Giesserei-Technologie GmbH; GKN Powder Metallurgy; Volvo; Tesla; ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Equipment deals on record
Publicly disclosed purchases or installs only.
- S-Max ProBuyer: Eisengiesserei Mezger AG · Supplier: ExOne