Croatia's Foundry Industry: An Overview

Croatia's foundry industry represents a significant segment within the nation's manufacturing sector, operating under the NAICS code 3315. This industry is characterized by specialized companies producing metal castings utilized in various sectors, including automotive, industrial machinery, construction, and more. Here we highlight prominent Croatian foundry companies along with their revenue figures and geographical distribution:

1. PLAMEN d.o.o. - Located in Pozega, Pozesko-slavonska Zupanija, Plamen leads the Croatian foundry sector with annual revenues of approximately $58.21 million. It specializes in metal castings for heating appliances.

2. LTH Metalni lijev d.o.o. - Based in Benkovac, Zadarska Zupanija, this company generates revenues of about $57.84 million, contributing significantly to regional economic activity.

3. SAINT JEAN INDUSTRIES d.o.o. - Situated in Slavonski Brod, Brodsko-posavska Zupanija, this firm generates around $35.19 million annually, notably providing services for the automotive sector.

4. MIV d.d. - Located in Varazdin, Varazdinska Zupanija, MIV d.d. earns approximately $29.5 million yearly, producing industrial valves and related metal components.

5. LTH Alucast d.o.o. - In Cakovec, Medjimurska Zupanija, LTH Alucast achieves annual revenues of $25.59 million, focusing on aluminum castings.

6. FERRO-PREIS d.o.o. - Also based in Cakovec, FERRO-PREIS earns about $24.67 million, producing high-quality iron castings for multiple applications.

7. EMERUS d.o.o. - Operating from Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, EMERUS generates around $21.03 million, serving various sectors with metal casting solutions.

8. IVANAL d.o.o. - Situated in Sibenik, Sibensko-kninska Zupanija, IVANAL earns revenues of about $18.85 million, focusing on aluminum casting products.

Other notable companies include ALMOS d.o.o. (Kutina), RS METALI d.d. (Novaki), MIAZ-IVANCIC d.o.o. (Zlatar), and smaller specialized foundries such as LJEVAONICA DUGA RESA d.o.o., LJEVAONICA BUJAN d.o.o., and DJURO DJAKOVIC LJEVAONICA d.o.o., among others.

Smaller operations such as STROJOLIJEV ANTOLCIC d.o.o. in Karane, EX TOP d.o.o. in Drase, and WERNER LJEVAONICA METALA in Zlatar-bistrica also contribute significantly to local economies despite modest revenues.

The Croatian foundry industry illustrates diversity in scale and specialization, from large industrial operations supporting heavy industry to small artisanal foundries serving niche markets. This sector is integral to Croatia's industrial capabilities, supporting broader European industrial supply chains through innovation and high-quality standards.