The WFO is very grateful to a number of companies for support and sponsorship, both financial and technical, this helps to make the WFO a stronger partner for the World’s casting industry and highlights the commitment of the sponsoring companies to the industry. Inaddition the WFO is now pleased to receive the support for a Lifetime Legacy Fund, designed to show these very special companies have a sustainable plan for the castings sector, allowing the WFO to complete a programme of work including, research, acquisition of statistical data and organisation of special conferences.